PhD Opportunity @Ghent University

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PhD Opportunity at Ghent University

Are you a highly motivated and talented individual with a passion for law and research? Join our dynamic team at Ghent University!

Research Areas (Choose Your Focus):

• Use of AI by courts/judges
• AI and bankruptcy/insolvency law
• Private law aspects of renewable energy projects
• Property law
• Security rights
• AI and private law

Job Description: As a PhD student, you will:

• Conduct academic research and prepare a doctoral dissertation.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in Law (or expected this academic year) with excellent academic records.
• Strong interest in AI & Law, sustainability & law, property law, or security rights (depending on your preferred PhD subject).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Our Offer:

• Full-time PhD fellowship for one year, renewable up to four years.
• Competitive salary and ample training opportunities.
• Flexible start date (preferably between 1 September 2024 and 1 December 2024).

How to Apply: Send the following documents in a single PDF to Prof. Joke Baeck at joke....@ugent.be with the subject line “vacancy Center for the Law of Obligations and Property”:

• Motivation letter (max one page), indicating your preferred PhD subject.
• CV.
• Diploma and transcripts (bachelor and master).

Application Deadline: 15 August 2024 (early applications encouraged).

More Information: https://www.ugent.be/en/work/scientific/phd-student-74