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University of St. Gallen
5 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Legal AI, Law and Technology at the University of St. Gallen University of St. Gallen in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time 100% postdoctoral position, limited from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2028. The advertisement does not state a salary or stipend amount.
Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of St. Gallen
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About this position
The Department for Law and Economics at the University of St. Gallen is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work at the intersection of law and technology.
The research focuses on legal AI, legal technology, and the implementation of legal automation in practice. The successful researcher will conduct high-impact research, develop an independent research profile, and contribute to the broader law and technology community through publications and community events.
The role includes mentoring master's and PhD students, co-teaching core courses at the Chair for Law & Technology, and preparing individual and project grant submissions. The researcher will be part of the Institute of Law and Economics, which conducts interdisciplinary research connecting law—including tax law and public law—with business topics such as corporate governance, reporting, tax, and trade.
The position also provides an opportunity to participate in the interdisciplinary Future Society network and to collaborate within a research environment focused on academic growth, leadership development, publications, presentations, and teaching.
The postdoctoral appointment is based at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
Funding details
Full-time 100% postdoctoral position, limited from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2028. The advertisement does not state a salary or stipend amount.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Law and Technology or an adjacent field, or a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on computational social sciences. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in legal AI, legal technology and the practical implementation of legal automation, as well as a strong community track record including publications and organization of community events. The role requires community-minded teamwork, reliable working habits, strong analytical thinking, and excellent oral and written English communication. German or French communication skills are preferred. Application materials include a motivation letter, CV, Google Scholar profile link and/or full publication list, at least two reference letters or referee names, and a short research proposal.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of St. Gallen portal, stating job ID 2858. Submit a motivation letter, CV, Google Scholar profile link or publication list, references, and a short research proposal.
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