PhD candidate on ‘Enhancing Legal Self-Representation’

PhD

PhD candidate on ‘Enhancing Legal Self-Representation’

Job Description
The law affects us all, but technology is not equally available for everyone. In practice, technology often benefits the wealthy the most. As a result, individuals often assume self-representation roles in a potential or actual legal dispute. Individuals who struggle financially are at a significant disadvantage and more vulnerable to exploitation as they frequently contend with formidable entities characterized by size, financial affluence, and recurrent engagement in legal proceedings. This research uses qualitative research methods to develop AI that aims to enhance individuals’ knowledge and understanding of the law.

Your work is expected to have a tangible real-world impact. The ability to find innovative solutions to legal challenges could become a key skill of your future career, be it as a researcher, entrepreneur, or engineer. You will undertake PhD research at the intersection of law and empirical research. Your primary task is conducting the research for your PhD project. A small proportion of the appointment may be devoted to teaching activities, which commonly amount to teaching activities in eight weeks per year.

You will be allowed to collaborate with researchers from different disciplines, including law, empirical research, and data science. You will be part of an exciting, vibrant, and quickly growing community where researchers from different disciplines meet and form interdisciplinary teams that conduct academically and societally relevant research. You will be encouraged, coached, and allowed to attend courses, conferences, and workshops that will add social and legal knowledge to your skill set. PhD researchers participate in the Maastricht University Graduate School of Law.

Requirements:

• LLM in Law (graduation at the start of the position is required).
• Proven experience with empirical research is a plus.
• Interest in learning about other disciplines.
• Community-friendly team player.
• Excellent oral and written English communication. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Optional: geek-friendly.

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact professor Gijs van Dijck at gijs.vandijck@maastrichtuniversity.nl / +31433881396 for more information.