Postdoctoral Researcher - AFAR Project

Escuela Hertie; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established academic institution seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for an innovative project on Algorithmic Fairness for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees. This part-time role involves engaging with cutting-edge research at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team to contribute to significant publications and support vital workshops across Europe. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence, perfect for early-career scholars passionate about human rights and technology.

Leistungen

Family-friendly workplace

Equal opportunity employer

International environment

High-quality teaching

Public policy engagement

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate in law or related field focused on AI and human rights.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to manage independent research.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deliver individual research output on AFAR themes.
• Support legal research on fairness standards and AI in migration governance.

Kenntnisse

Legal Research Skills

Knowledge of International Law

Communication Skills

AI and Human Rights Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Law

Related Field Degree

Jobbeschreibung

exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

We are looking to fill the position of

Postdoctoral Researcher (f / m / div) - AFAR (Algorithmic Fairness for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees) project

Part-time (32 hours / week).

The contract shall commence as of 01 September 2024 and is limited to 12 months. The successful candidate will be based at the Hertie School Berlin as a member of the School’s Centre for Fundamental Rights.

The AFAR (Algorithmic Fairness for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees) research project is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation as part of its "Challenges for Europe" programme. The project commenced in October 2021, with research published and in preparation. This role is for the final year of the AFAR project.

This position is designed for an early career legal scholar specializing in human rights and artificial intelligence (AI) to engage with the AFAR project. The scholar will develop individual research outputs and support the project’s research and science communication activities in its final stages.

The postholder will work closely with Principal Investigator Professor Cathryn Costello (UCD) and other AFAR team members. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering, in collaboration with the PI, a work plan for one individual research output on AFAR themes;
• Contributing to one joint publication with another AFAR team member;
• Supporting legal research on theories of fairness, fairness standards, and AI, drawing on European human rights and EU law, particularly in automated decision-making in migration and asylum governance in Europe;
• Arranging and participating in AFAR workshops and dissemination activities across Europe (potential travel required);
• Supporting the development of the AFAR Tech Litigation Database;
• Contributing actively to the academic life at the Centre for Fundamental Rights.

Your profile :

• Doctorate in law or a closely related field, with a focus on AI and human rights in asylum and migration in Europe (imminent completion acceptable);
• Knowledge of international and EU law related to data protection, AI, and human rights;
• Strong legal research skills and ability to manage independent research;
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and international teams;
• Scholarly publications appropriate to experience;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences;
• Proficiency in English.

We offer :

An international, diverse environment in social sciences, with high-quality teaching and public policy engagement. The Hertie School promotes excellence in research and teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective. It is certified as a family-friendly workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if qualifications are equal.