CSLS Researcher in Socio-Legal Studies in Digital

CSLS Researcher in Socio-Legal Studies in a Digital World

Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Manor Road Building, OX1 3UQ

Reporting to the Centre Director, the postholder will be a member of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies with responsibility for carrying out research into socio‑legal perspectives on digital developments.

• Prepare a report into how socio‑legal analysis and research methods can be developed and refined as AI shapes research and teaching, and present findings in conferences and public meetings.
• Co‑convene an international conference on a theme related to socio‑legal perspectives on digital developments.
• Act as a source of information and advice to members of the CSLS on research topics.
• Prepare applications for externally funded research projects.
• Lay the groundwork for networks and collaborations to advance further research in the area.

• Hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in Law, Socio‑legal studies, or a relevant social science discipline.
• Excellent grasp of the field of socio‑legal studies.
• Ability to manage own academic research and contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation and associated activities.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and present research proposals and results.

• Full time, fixed‑term 1 year.
• Location:
  
  Centre for Socio‑Legal Studies, Manor Road Building, OX1 3UQ
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• Required to be in office minimum 3 days a week during term time.