Academic Managing Director / Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 66 days ago
Role overview
Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL) Start of employment by mutual agreement
The Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Zurich dedicated to exploring the interaction among information technology, society and law.
- Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL) Start of employment by mutual agreement
- The Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Zurich dedicated to exploring the interaction among information technology, society and law.
- Your responsibilities
- The ITSL offers the opportunity to conduct research on complex questions of utmost societal importance and contemporary relevance.
- a first-class master's degree in law, ideally from a Swiss university; a distinguished doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent);
- excellent written and spoken German and English;
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- The ITSL offers the opportunity to conduct research on complex questions of utmost societal importance and contemporary relevance.
- Working closely with other research colleagues, you will contribute to ongoing and future research projects which address key legal challenges of the digital society.
- The role combines research, academic leadership and teaching responsibilities. Your duties will include:
- contributing to, leading and developing research projects;
- publishing research in academic journals and presenting your work at conferences;
- contributing to the preparation of expert reports and commissioned research studies;
- teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Your research agenda will also be supported, in particular development of a Habilitation project.
Key requirements
- a first-class master's degree in law, ideally from a Swiss university; a distinguished doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent);
- excellent written and spoken German and English;
- the ability to work independently, efficiently and with attention to detail; a strong interest in information and communications law;
- enthusiasm for teamwork in new research topics and complex legal questions;
- an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. What we offer
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html. Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Additional details
- Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL) Start of employment by mutual agreement
- The role combines research, academic leadership and teaching responsibilities. Your duties will include: a first-class master's degree in law, ideally from a Swiss university; a distinguished doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent);
- the ability to work independently, efficiently and with attention to detail; a strong interest in information and communications law;
- an interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and Development
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Notes and original content
- Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL)
- Start of employment by mutual agreement
- The role combines research, academic leadership and teaching responsibilities.
- Your duties will include:
- Your profile
- a first-class master's degree in law, ideally from a Swiss university;
- a distinguished doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent);
- the ability to work independently, efficiently and with attention to detail;
- a strong interest in information and communications law;
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
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