Come work with us at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence! We look forward to applications from motivated individuals who want to contribute to the vibrant research field of law & tech.

This is an exciting opportunity and we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
 

• Research: Your primary research focus will be on developing accessible, reliable, and collaborative AI for law. Specifically, the BRIDGE-funded project (https://www.bridge.ch/en/Ks8ndwLnDwlHqpua/news/bridge-discovery-digitalisierung-als-dominantes-thema) you will be working on aims to help disadvantaged communities access justice. In close collaboration with the project team and Caritas Switzerland, you will work on developing, validating, and deploying legal artificial intelligence tools targeted at legal aid workers at Caritas and laypeople.
• Team Support: Assisting and mentoring PhDs with publications, supporting the project team with publications, presentations, and teaching activities.
• Creating a network in academia to enable you to take on the next academic step.

• Strong interest in the field of legal AI, legal technology, and the implementation of legal automation in practice.
• PhD in Law and Technology or adjacent fields.
• A community-friendly team player with a reliable working style and strong analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Preferred: Good oral and written communication in German or French.

We offer:

• A stimulating research environment with collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
• Mentorship and support in producing high-impact publications to establish your independent research profile.
• The opportunity to participate in both national and international projects.
• Access to a broad academic and practice-oriented network.

The Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) conducts research at the interface of law (tax law and public law) and business (corporate governance, reporting and tax & trade). www.ile.unisg.ch.