Doctoral Researcher: AI-Driven Space Law & Earth Observation

AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 3,204–4,051 EUR gross per month

0.8–1.0 FTE

Contract 1 year, with possibility to 4

Collaboration with industry (Caeli BV)

International advisory board

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Sports facilities

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) invites applications for a Doctoral researcher position within EO-TRUST. You will conduct independent research on the legal and ethical governance of AI-enabled Earth Observation, examining space law, EU AI regulation and related frameworks to address resilience and trustworthy use of satellite data.

The role includes mapping legal frameworks, engaging with government and industry stakeholders, and contributing to publications and policy outputs.

Qualifications

• Completed LL.M. or equivalent master's degree in law.
• Strong analytical and legal research abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; capacity to convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent doctoral research on the legal and ethical governance of AI-enabled Earth Observation.
• Map and analyse applicable legal frameworks, including international space law, the EU Space Act, the EU AI Act and relevant security and military law.
• Conduct doctrinal and empirical research, including interviews with government, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to academic publications, policy outputs, conferences, and development of principles for responsible and explainable AI-enabled Earth Observation.
• Engage with multidisciplinary environment connecting law with Earth Observation, AI and computer science.

Skills

Legal research skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

LL.M. or equivalent master's degree in law

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) invites applications for a Doctoral researcher position within EO-TRUST. You will conduct independent research on the legal and ethical governance of AI-enabled Earth Observation, examining space law, EU AI regulation and related frameworks to address resilience and trustworthy use of satellite data.

The role includes mapping legal frameworks, engaging with government and industry stakeholders, and contributing to publications and policy outputs.