Call for Applications! for Postdoc on Law, Robots & Society (0.8-1.0 FTE)! Apply Now!
Leiden Law School, Center for Law and Digital Technologies (eLaw) is looking for a
Postdoc on Law, Robots & Society 0,8 – 1,0 FTE
Vacancy number 15014
eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, is looking for a 3-year postdoctoral researcher with expertise in law, robots, artificial intelligence (AI), and data science.
There is an increasing gap between the policy cycle’s speed and technological change. This gap is noticeable in healthcare robotics, where policies are scattered and cover the issues that robots entail unevenly. This disconnection results in robot developers failing to integrate essential legal considerations into their designs, user safety not always ensured, and the development of systems that may cause harm to patients. While other sectors enjoy evidence-based policies that translate policy goals into practical guidance, these frameworks have yet to emerge for robotic technology.
Tasks
As a postdoctoral researcher at the ERC StG Safe&Sound, you will advance the knowledge of science for robot policy. In concrete, you will
- develop a stakeholder engagement strategy for RO1, including the organization of workshops, meetings, and surveys;
- plan and conduct interviews with different stakeholders to complete RO1 and analyze gray information;
- process data in RO2 in the testing zones created by the Eurobench project (https://neuralrehabilitation.org/projects/EUROBENCH/);
- build a mechanism to translate raw data into policy-relevant data in RO3, In particular, we are interested in understanding how we can effectively generate and leverage data for robot policy change. We also want to know how these data could promote more inclusive robotics designs and how patient organizations could benefit from them;
- develop the theory of science for robot policy for RO4.
Applications
Please submit your application online no later than 23/08/2024via the blue button in our application system.
Applicants should submit:
- An online motivation letter of no more than 3 pages with the following sections:
- A clear explanation of how you will contribute to the key responsibilities as described in the vacancy.
- A statement explaining how you are best suited for this position and why your skills and experience matches the selection criteria as described in the vacancy.
- Provide concrete ideas about how you will conduct research on science for robot policy, in reference to the literature and bibliography described in the research page of the project (https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/research/research-projects/law/safe–sound-towards-evidence-based-policies-for-safe-and-sound-robots).
- Concrete ideas to contribute to the Law team spirit.
- An updated CV
- With a list of publications, outreach activities, and relevant experience to the ERC StG Safe and Sound project.
- Include the details of your former employer and the names of 2 referees that can support your candidacy. The referees should be available to be contacted via telephone.
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