The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the context of the interdisciplinary research project on” Criminal Proceedings and the Use of AI: Challenges for Common Criminal Procedure Principles and the Principles of the Rule of Law”. The research project is funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche. It gathers highly qualified experts in criminal law, IT law, data protection law, as well as in AI and machine learning, cybernetics, ethics and representatives of the private sector developing AI to examine critical questions about using AI in criminal proceedings.
Your Role…
The Postdoctoral Researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Katalin Ligeti in the framework of the above-described research project. In particular, the Postdoctoral Researcher will assist in setting up and implementing the project by:
- Realizing own research on the EU and Council of Europe (CoE) standards on the use of AI in criminal proceedings
- Contributing to the various research activities related to the project. Together with Professor Ligeti, draft the questionnaire for the various project reports, prepare comparative analysis of the national reports, prepare the scientific materials of the project meetings
- Publication of articles in scientific reviews and contributions to conferences
- Assisting with teaching activities, one to three hours a week and contribute to tutoring students
Qualifications…
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Law, preferably with a specialisation in EU/international/national criminal/criminal procedure law and/or IT and completed by 1 September 2022 (N.B. applications from PhD candidates who will have started their final year of doctoral studies before that date may be considered).
In particular, the following requirements apply:
- Strong interest in criminal procedure, data protection, digital technology, and interdisciplinary research
- Proven ability to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level
- Fluent written and spoken English (Project language)
- Good IT skills
- Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication and writing skills
In Short…
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (with a possibility of extension)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Starting date: 1st of June 2022 (negociable)
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL04840
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 75.285 (full time)
In particular, we offer:
- An exciting international and multilingual research environment and the possibility to work within a research team focused on AI and Criminal Justice
- Personal workspace (full-time contract requires the Postdoctoral Researcher to work at the University premises)
- Travel opportunities for training and learning
- The University is an equal opportunity employer
How to apply…
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- A motivation letter
- A copy of the PhD diploma or a letter indicating the expected defence date
- A detailed curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography of published works
- Copy of a publication
For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Katalin Ligeti, email: katalin.ligeti@uni.lu
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system for 30 April 2022. Applications by email will not be considered.
Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered. The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
About us…
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:
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- Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
- Department of Finance
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