Fwd: Postdoctoral Fellow - Max Planck Institute "Artificial Justice" Research Group

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From: Mikey Mcgovern <mmcg...@princeton.edu>

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From: Mikey McGovern [mailto:mmcg...@princeton.edu]

Sent: Friday, July 12, 2024, 19:09 UTC

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Subject: Postdoctoral Fellow - Max Planck Institute "Artificial Justice" Research Group

Hello,

On behalf of Katharina Schmidt, I'm circulating the following postdoc ad. Great opportunity for an interdisciplinary scholar interested in exploring a range of approaches to law and technology: to quote the ad (below), "from pre-modern fantasies of 'justice machines,' the transition from legal logic to legal information science, cultural attitudes towards courtroom tech, and the emerging 'right to a human decision' to contemporary proposals for AI-powered 'lawbots.'"

The fellowship is for three years and the deadline is July 31! Katharina (k.sc...@mpipriv.de) is happy to answer questions.

Please circulate widely to folks in STS, law, anthro, computer science, media studies, etc.!

Take care,
Mikey

https://mpi-privatrecht-hh.softgarden.io/job/46457839/Post-Doctoral-Research-Fellow-m-f-d-?jobDbPVId=134134034&l=en

Job Description:
The Research Group “Artificial Justice” applies interdisciplinary methods to the study of automated, artificial, and algorithmic reasoning in law. Group members research a wide array of topics ranging from pre-modern fantasies of “justice machines,” the transition from legal logic to legal information science, cultural attitudes towards courtroom tech, and the emerging “right to a human decision” to contemporary proposals for AI-powered “lawbots.” Collaboratively, Group members explore a set of more general issues, including the relationship between normative and empirical expertise, law’s epistemological status vis-à-vis technology and the natural sciences as well as limits and opportunities of legal interdisciplinarity.

In addition to completing your own independent project on a topic within the purview of the Group, you will contribute to collaborative research on automated, artificial, and algorithmic reasoning in law. You will also contribute to intellectual life at the Institute by attending talks and workshops, liaising with colleagues and visitors, and by periodically presenting your research findings.

The fellowship will run for three years. The salary for the position will be commensurate with the TVöD Bund pay scale (E14).

Application Process:
The position is open to junior scholars of all disciplines, including law, literature, philosophy, linguistics, anthropology, media studies, STS, and—especially—computer science. Candidates ought to hold a doctorate in their chosen field of study by the time they take up the fellowship. Their proposed project should pertain to the agenda of the Research Group. Applications may be uploaded in English or German to our application portal.

Please submit the following materials for consideration:

-Cover letter
-CV (including list of publications)
-Research proposal (max. 750 words)
-Academic transcripts
-Writing sample
-Name and contact details of two referees

Applications must be received by 31 July 2024. Materials will be reviewed immediately, and interview requests for short-listed candidates will be sent out by late July.

Inquiries:
For questions about the Research Group, please contact Katharina Isabel Schmidt (k.sc...@mpipriv.de). For questions concerning the terms of the contract, please contact the human resources department (j...@mpipriv.de).

The Max Planck Society strives to ensure a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality, or disabilities. We aim to increase the representation of women in areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourage women to apply. Additionally, we are committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in our workforce and encourage applications from qualified individuals.

Please submit all relevant documents by 31 July 2024, via our online portal.

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note: affiliation change and new email

Michael F. McGovern
michael....@yale.edu
Resident Fellow, Information Society Project

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