Predoctoral research contract – Law (copyright)

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Law School. The project will focus on writing a doctoral thesis about training AI models using copyrighted content and the legal treatment of resulting outputs, under supervision within the Doctoral Programme in Law, Government and Public Policy.

Applicants should have undergraduate studies in Law and hold a Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in Law and a Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession.
• Experience or strong interest in copyright law and AI impact.

Responsibilities

• Write a doctoral thesis on AI and copyright with policy implications.

Skills

Copyright law

AI impact on copyright

Legal research

Education

Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession

Law undergraduate degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Copyright Research Center – Law School Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Writing a doctoral tesis on the training of AI models using content protected by copyright and the legal treatment of the resulting outputs.

The successful candidate will be expected to enrol in the UAM Doctoral Programme in Law, Government and Public Policy. Accordingly, the programme’s admission profile will apply with regard to undergraduate studies, requiring prior undergraduate studies in the field ofLaw, and applicants will be required to hold aMaster’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession. Applicants must be in a position to meet these requirements at the time the contract is formalised.

Specific Requirements

The evaluation process will assess the candidate’s suitability on the basis of the criteria and sub-criteria set out in section 6 of the call guidelines. In particular, consideration will be given to training and expertise in copyright law and in the impact of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, on copyright and related rights.

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Additional Information

Additional comments

Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system.