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 the project team with publications, presentations, and teaching activities

• Strong interest in the field of legal AI, legal technology, and the implementation of legal automation in practice.
• Master’s degree in Law and Technology or adjacent fields.
• Ability to meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies at the University of St. Gallen.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and a willingness to learn and step out of your disciplinary comfort zone.
• A community-friendly team player with a reliable working style and strong analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Preferred: Good organizational skills.
• Preferred: Experience in academic research or teaching.
• Preferred: Good oral and written communication in German or French.

We offer:

• An engaging research position with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in accordance with the University of St. Gallen guidelines.
• A stimulating research environment with collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
• The freedom to stay curious, as well as to create and develop new approaches to addressing pressing societal needs.
• 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.