PhD student in law — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 89 days ago
Role overview
Dottorando/a in Giurisprudenza 100%, Zurigo, a tempo determinato --- descrizione As part of the SNSF-funded project „Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary, we are working together with Swiss courts to investigate how artificial intelligence can be responsibly integrated into justice.
Project background The PhD student body is responsible for the empirical research of AI-based decision-making aids in the judiciary.
The doctoral student will investigate the effects of such systems on judicial practice – through the design and implementation of field experiments in cooperation with Swiss courts and their legal and institutional evaluation. --- Mansioni
- Dottorando/a in Giurisprudenza 100%, Zurigo, a tempo determinato --- descrizione As part of the SNSF-funded project „Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary, we are working together with Swiss courts to investigate how artificial intelligence can be responsibly integrated into justice.
- Project background The PhD student body is responsible for the empirical research of AI-based decision-making aids in the judiciary.
- Bring an excellent Bachelor and Master's degree in Law from a German-speaking university (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) A strong interest in the impact of AI on law and society
- Bringing interest in field experiments and experimental research designs
- German and French skills are advantageous --- Luogo di lavoro Cosa offriamo
Key requirements
- Bring an excellent Bachelor and Master's degree in Law from a German-speaking university (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) A strong interest in the impact of AI on law and society
- Bringing interest in field experiments and experimental research designs
- Your profession with effect: Be part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive changes in society
- There are numerous benefits, such as ÖV subscriptions and Car Sharing, a wide range of sports activities at ASVZ, childcare and attractive pensions. --- Diversità e sostenibilità In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture.
- We promote equal opportunities, appreciate diversity and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected.
- On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will learn how to ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and develop.
- Sustainability is a central value for us – we work consistently on a climate-neutral future. --- Contatto Curious?
- So are we.
What the company offers
- German and French skills are advantageous --- Luogo di lavoro Cosa offriamo
Application process
- The willingness to learn and apply quantitative and empirical research methods - have very good English skills;
- We look forward to your online application with the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (with information on your relevant experience for the project and your motivation) CV
- Certificates and certificates For more information about Center for Law & Economics and the SNSF project, see the following websites: Center for Law & Economics and SNSF project.
- For information please contact Dr.
- Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail and by post are not taken into account.
- Jakob Merane ([email protected]) (no application documents).
- The doctoral position is at the professorship of Prof.
- Alexander Stremitzer settled.
Additional details
- Bring an excellent Bachelor and Master's degree in Law from a German-speaking university (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) A strong interest in the impact of AI on law and society
- German and French skills are advantageous --- Luogo di lavoro
- Letter of motivation (with information on your relevant experience for the project and your motivation)
Notes and original content
- Bring an excellent Bachelor and Master's degree in Law from a German-speaking university (Germany, Austria or Switzerland)
- A strong interest in the impact of AI on law and society
- Cosa offriamo
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