PhD in Law — IP, Data & Innovation Regulation

University of Eastern Finland; Joensuu; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National healthcare

Childcare support

Staff training

Lunch discount

Job summary

The University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position under the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest‑Based Bioeconomy (DP‑FOBI). The four‑year contract begins by 1 April 2027.

The research explores how legal and regulatory frameworks shape innovation from idea to commercialization, with focus on IP, data and market regulation in bio‑based sectors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in law, or a closely related field.
• Meet MSCA mobility rule: less than 12 months in Finland during past 3 years.
• Fulfil the language skills requirements of the Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at UEF.
• Strong background in intellectual property regulation, particularly in patent law, trademark law, or EU intellectual property law.
• Familiarity with EU data law, contract law, or commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dissertation research and complete the required doctoral studies, including DP‑FOBI training such as workshops and summer schools.
• Prepare an individual study plan and career development plan to build advanced expertise and enable collaboration with supervisors.
• Participate in secondments, research visits, collaborative projects, and dissemination and exploitation activities.

Job description

The University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position under the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest‑Based Bioeconomy (DP‑FOBI). The four‑year contract begins by 1 April 2027.

The research explores how legal and regulatory frameworks shape innovation from idea to commercialization, with focus on IP, data and market regulation in bio‑based sectors.