Post-doctoral Student in contract law and Information technology law

CY Cergy Paris University; France; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A prestigious academic institution in France is recruiting a part-time postdoctoral researcher for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on French contract law and digital law, particularly in relation to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Candidates need a PhD, strong legal research skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers the chance to engage in innovative research and contribute to academic publications. Interested candidates should apply via email with a CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to conduct complex research.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in collaborating with researchers from various disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on contract law, crypto-assets, and cryptocurrencies.
• Write reports and academic articles.
• Assist in the organization of scientific events.

Connaissances

Legal research skills in contract law

Knowledge of digital law

Knowledge of crypto-assets

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to synthesise information

Good writing skills

Ability to conceptualise complex issues

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CY Cergy Paris University Department Law Research Field Juridical sciences » Private law Juridical sciences » Informatic law Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 7 Dec 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 17,5 Offer Starting Date 5 Jan 2026 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

CY Cergy Paris University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the CY-Chain project for a 12-month part-time contract.The candidate will have defended their thesis on a subject related to either French contract law or digital law. Cross-disciplinary subjects will be particularly appreciated.

The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with the project's legal scholars and researchers, in particular its coordinator, Prof. Patrick Barban. CY Chain is a winning project in the CY Initiative competition hosted by the LEJEP Research Centre from CY Paris Cergy University. CY-Chain aims to develop software for transcribing contractual clauses on a blockchain platform and to conduct a prospective analysis in monetary law on central bank digital currencies and cryptocurrencies. The candidate will be required to conduct research on contract law, crypto-assets and cryptocurrencies. They will be required to write reports, liaise with researchers from other disciplines, participate in the writing of academic articles and assist in the organisation of scientific events.

The candidate will demonstrate their ability to conduct complex research and synthesise their thoughts. They will be able to work as part of a team with other researchers and under the supervision of the professor in charge of the project.

Additional skills in economics and/or computer science will be an advantage.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Juridical sciences » Private law Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Legal research skills in the areas of contract law, digital law and crypto-assets. Knowledge of economics is an advantage. Ability to conceptualise complex issues; effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to synthesise information. Good writing skills

Specific Requirements

Teamwork will involve collaboration with the project's economists and IT specialists. Close collaboration with other contract researchers is expected. The candidate will be expected to work independently on complex topics requiring research and conceptualisation skills. However, teamwork is also expected.

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Selection process

Candidates must email their application, including a cover letter, a detailed CV in accordance with academic standards, and a selection of their work. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed according to the terms specified in the reply email. If no reply has been received by 10 December 2025, candidates should consider their application to have been rejected.