3 Full-Time Postdoctoral Positions: The Smart Law Hub is seeking applications for three one-year full-time postdoctoral positions in the field of natural language processing, machine learning, and law. The positions are based in Paris, Brussels, and Munich, and the selected fellows will join the interdisciplinary team of the Smart Law Hub. Research on the application of natural language processing and machine learning to legal texts, focusing on cross-jurisdictional AI methods for civil law court decisions. They will help create ways to test how reliable AI systems are. Prof. David Restrepo Amariles and Prof. Gregory Lewkowicz will supervise them.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Area: Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
Location: Paris, Brussels, and Munich
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
- Strong programming skills in Python and R
- Strong background in NLP or machine learning
- Interest in collaborating with scholars with a legal background
- Good publication record
- Strong command of English (knowledge of French, German, or Dutch is a plus)
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
Job Description:
3 Full-Time Postdoctoral Positions in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning & Law
- Contribute to cutting-edge projects on the application of natural language processing and machine learning to legal texts
- Focus on cross-jurisdictional AI methods for civil law court decisions
- Develop methodologies and metrics to test the trustworthiness of AI systems
- Conduct research under the supervision of the Principal Investigators of the Smart Law Hub
- Potential research topics include anonymization methods, argument mining, predictive models, explainability, and transfer learning
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their complete application, including the following documents, to Prof. David Restrepo Amariles (restrepo-amariles@hecir) and Prof. Gregory Lewkowicz (Gregory.Lewkowicz@ulbbe), with a cc to Jule Rifat (rifat@hecr):
- Cover letter explaining motivation to become a postdoctoral fellow in natural language processing, machine learning & law
- Short description of research
- Curriculum vitae (including academic records and publications)
- One representative writing sample (e.g., journal article or dissertation chapter)
Last Date for Apply: 15 August 2023
Applicants who proceed in the application process will receive a notification. They may also be requested to provide additional documents, such as recommendation letters, and could be called for an interview.Please refrain from sending status inquiry emails. Detailed feedback will only be provided to candidates selected for interviews.
Table 1: Position Details
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellows |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning & Law |
| Location | Paris, Brussels, Munich |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or equivalent<br>- Strong programming skills in Python and R<br>- Strong background in NLP or machine learning<br>- Interest in collaborating with scholars with a legal background<br>- Good publication record<br>- Strong command of English (knowledge of French, German, or Dutch is a plus)<br>- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance |
| Last Date for Apply | August 15, 2023 |
Table 2: How to Apply
| How to Apply | Candidates should send their complete application, including the following documents, to: |
|---|---|
| Prof. David Restrepo Amariles (restrepo-amariles@hecir) and Prof. Gregory Lewkowicz (Gregory.Lewkowicz@ulbbe), with a cc to Jule Rifat (rifat@hecr) | |
| Application Documents | – Cover letter explaining motivation to become a postdoctoral fellow in natural language processing, machine learning & law<br>- Short description of research<br>- Curriculum vitae (including academic records and publications)<br>- One representative writing sample (e.g., journal article or dissertation chapter) |
| Last Date for Apply | August 15, 2023 |
