Job Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Law and Computer Science
Department:
Law | Law Reserve
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law and Computer Science. The fellowship is designed to encourage interdisciplinary scholars interested in entering a career in academia that bridges these fields. The fellow will assist in conducting research at the intersection of law and computer science, specifically in connection with a NSF grant on designing accountable software systems for safety-critical applications such as autonomous vehicles and medical devices. The fellow will be invited to participate in the academic life of the College of Law, and have opportunities to conduct independent research and scholarship working with and under the mentorship of Ohio State law faculty, particularly faculty affiliated with the Program on Data and Governance (PDG). This is a one-year term position that may be extended for a second year based on performance and availability of funds. Applications are invited from law school graduates. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Required: JD degree or equivalent.
Desired: Experience in a computing field.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.
Application materials must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vita (CV)
- Research agenda to [email protected]
Applications are due by December 31, 2023, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews are expected to take place in January 2024. Requires successful completion of a background check. Questions can be directed to Professor Bryan Choi at [email protected].
Additional Information:
The College
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law is an integral part of one of the world’s great educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nation’s pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.
A collegial community of approximately 570 students, more than 50 faculty members, and roughly 50 staff, Moritz College of Law is known for its rigorous academic program, its student-first philosophy, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, a devotion to community, and the development of future leaders.
The college’s more than 11,000 alumni are central to its national reputation. Graduates include justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal appeals and district court judges, U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, managing partners in law firms of all sizes, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 corporations, professors at law schools across the country, and prominent attorneys in private practice, government service, and public interest law firms.
