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PhD student position in legal knowledge representation & reasoning, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Deadline: 1 Nov 2020

1 PhD Position in Legal Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, University of Luxembourg
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The Individual and Collective Reasoning Group (ICR, Department of Computer 
Science, University of Luxembourg), led by Prof. Leon van der Torre, is 
looking for

? 1 PhD student (doctoral candidate) in Legal Knowledge Representation and 
Reasoning

In the context of the Doctoral Training Unit on DigitaLisation, Law, And 
Innovation (DTU DILLAN), https://wwwen.uni.lu/research/fdef/dl/dillan we 
are looking for someone with a special interest or background in one or 
several of the following areas:

- Knowledge representation and reasoning, with applications to law
- Applied formal argumentation
- Explainable AI for trustworthy systems
- Integration of non-symbolic and symbolic techniques
- Experimental studies on the explanation of legal reasoning



? Ref: RCREQ0004365
? Starting date: January 2021(flexible)
? Duration: 3 years, extendable by 1 year
? Doctoral student status at the University of Luxembourg
? Deadline for applications:  November 1, 2020




Your Role

? Writing a doctoral dissertation in the relevant area
? Presentation of research findings at workshops and conferences
? Publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals
? Moderate participation in teaching activities





Your Profile

? A Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
? Dedication to actively participate in the interdisciplinary activities of ICR
? Solid background in knowledge representation and reasoning, and some focus areas
? Strong analytical capacity, creativity, and commitment
? Very good written and spoken English skills



Our Offer

? A dynamic, well-connected international research environment
? Financial support for participating in scientific activities (workshops, conferences, summer schools, etc.)
? An attractive salary and employment contract including social insurance
? Enrolment in the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE) with a wide offer of disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses
? The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer and applications by women are encouraged


Application Documents (in English):

? Letter of motivation
? A one-page sketch of research interests and intentions in line with ICR
? Full CV
? Transcript of academic records (including grades) and copies of diplomas
? Names of at least two references willing to write a letter of recommendation (they will be contacted by us)


For further inquiries please contact Prof. Leon van der Torre and Réka 
Markovich: leon.vandertorre@uni.lu

reka.markovich@uni.lu


Application through the University of Luxembourg?s recruitment site: 
http://emea3.mrted.ly/2jry4

Réka Markovich JD PhDresearch associateDepartment of Computer Science
University of Luxembourg 
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