Postdoctoral researcher in Cyber Policy

The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in cyber policy.

Your Role...

The postdoctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Niovi Vavoula. In particular, the Postdoctoral Researcher will be in charge of:

• Conduct research and contributing to other activities falling into the scope of the research projects, in particular: drafting research papers, prepare the scientific materials of project meetings; contributing to project events' organisation
• Conduct own research in the related topics and publication of articles in scientific reviews and contributions to conferences
• Assist with teaching activities, one to three hours a week and contribute to tutoring students
• Contribute to preparing further research proposals
• Offer research assistance and coordinating young researchers working in the same field

Qualifications...

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Law, preferably with a specialisation in Cybersecurity law / IT law / Law & Technology / Data Protection / Artificial Intelligence.

In particular, the following requirements apply:

• Strong interest in cyber policy, including cyber security, cyber defence and cyber sovereignty, as well as in interdisciplinary research; academic or practical experience in topics linked to the research will be considered an advantage
• Proven ability to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level
• Fluency in written and oral English; good understanding of a second language preferably French or German, would be considered an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Good IT skills
• Curiosity and self-motivation
• Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team

About us...

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe's most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

• Department of Law
• Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
• Department of Finance

Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg's world-class financial centre ranked second in the world in investment fund asset domicile, and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs, and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub within the University at the heart of Europe.

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