Position as postdoctoral research fellow in the field of Internet Governance is available at the Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law
A position is available for three years, to undertake research as part of the project "Security in Internet Governance and Networks: Analysing the Law" (SIGNAL). The project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and UNINETTNorid AS. The postdoctoral fellow will work as part of a team at the Norwegian Research Centre for Computers and Law, University of Oslo, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of experts from other universities. The successful applicant will be assigned a 10 % workload of tasks including teaching, supervision or other relevant tasks.
Job description / Project description
The SIGNAL project examines the legal regulatory structures for internet security by focusing on established, new and proposed legal security requirements, at both international and national levels, for critical internet infrastructure and cloud computing. The project has several objectives. These are to assess critically:
(i) the degree to which the relevant legal security requirements take sensible account of internet development;
(ii) the degree to which these requirements impact upon governance of critical internet infrastructure and cloud computing services;
(iii) the extent to which intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) are exercising and able to exercise increasing influence on such governance;
(iv) the degree to which the above legal security requirements engender fragmentation of the internet.
The appointee will examine the role of IGOs and international law in establishing security frameworks for critical internet infrastructure and cloud computing.
In addition, the project will involve the appointment of two doctoral research fellows with whom the postdoctoral fellow is expected to work closely. One of the doctoral research fellows will undertake research on legal requirements relating to use of cryptography. The other doctoral research fellow will undertake research on legal rules concerning the prevention of cybercrime.
Although the focus of SIGNAL is on legal aspects of internet security, much of the research involved will be interdisciplinary, drawing on expertise in socio-economic, technological and political processes, along with law. Moreover, the research will focus not just on legally binding codes ("hard law") but also a range of "soft law" initiatives (e.g., recommendations, guidelines, memoranda of understandings, technical standards and industry/branch codes of practice). It will also take account of regulatory policy in a variety of jurisdictions.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in law. Applicants must also hold a Norwegian master degree in law or its equivalent. Other education at the same level may be accepted, based on an assessment in each case, if the education is highly relevant to the subject matter and remit of the SIGNAL project. Additionally, applicants must have submitted their respective doctoral dissertation for evaluation by the closing date for applications. The doctoral degree must have been received prior to taking up the position.
As the project leader will define more precisely the research agenda of the postdoctoral research fellow, applicants do not need to submit an extensive project proposal. However, applicants are requested to submit a short proposal (maximum 5 pages) sketching how they would tackle their part of the research project as outlined above, in light of the methodological challenges they envisage the research will present.
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the applicants' assumed academic and personal ability to complete their part of the project within the given time frame, taking particular account of the interdisciplinary and interjurisdictional requirements of the SIGNAL project.
The project language is English and the applicants should therefore have an excellent command of the English language, written and spoken. A good command of a Scandinavian language is also an advantage, though not a condition.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview with the University of Oslo.
We offer
- Salary based on salary level 57-65 (482 800 -559 600 NOK per year)
- An inspiring, friendly and inclusive working environment
- Favorable pension arrangement
- Attractive welfare arrangements
The applicants should include:
- A 5 page description of the proposed research to be undertaken during the 3 year project period, including a description of the aims, methodologies and theoretical ambitions, as well as a list of planned publications. The proposal must clearly demonstrate how the research will contribute towards the goals of SIGNAL.
- CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates and diplomas. Diplomas issued in other languages than Scandinavian or English must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation. Applicants with grades from outside Norway must attach an explanation of their university grading system.
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
- A complete list of publications and relevant unpublished works
- A copy of the doctoral dissertation, along with a maximum of 50 pages from other academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee. In the case of works written by more than author, a statement by the co-author(s) must be enclosed explaining the extent of the contributions by the various people involved.
See the guidelines concerning appointment to postdoctoral and research posts at UiO for more details. Please note that no one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25 (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, even though the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
The government workforce should as far as possible reflect the diversity of the population.
In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested candidates regardless of for instance gender or ethnicity.
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