Academic Managing Director / Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL)

Academic Managing Director / Postdoctoral Research Fellow 50 - 100 %

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. 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.

Your profile

• 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.

Information on your application

• a cover letter explaining why you would like to conduct research at the ITSL, and how this position fits your academic career plans;
• a curriculum vitae;
• copies of your Master's degree and transcript (including your Master's thesis), and your upper secondary school certificate (Matura or equivalent);
• any additional degrees or references, where available.

What we offer

Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

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Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions

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Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

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International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Centre for Information Technology, Society and Law (ITSL)

Rämistrasse 74, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland

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Working at UZH

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More