Our team works at the intersection of law and data science. We collect and analyze legal data in transdisciplinary research projects.
The Center For Legal Data Science (CLDS) is an interdisciplinary research hub at the Law Faculty of the University of Zurich. The core task of the CLDS is the application, critical reflection and promotion of data science methods in national and international legal contexts. The CLDS pursues the following high-level goals:
* Advancing legal knowledge and legal knowledge production through the application of quantitative methods
* Enhancing the transparency of the law and legal procedures through the application of quantitative methods
* Facilitating interdisciplinary legal research and teaching involving quantitative methods, on a national and international level
More information about the CLDS can be found on our website.
Your Responsibilities:
We are looking for a master student or someone holding a master's degree who will support our team in collecting data, carrying out quantitative analyses and programming tasks. Furthermore, the data scientist may assist in statistical consulting.
Your Profile:
* Bachelor (and ongoing master studies) or master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, computational linguistics, applied mathematics
* Knowledge of ML and NLP is an asset
* Good knowledge of R and/or Python is required
* Interest in interdisciplinary research (preferably in legal data science)
* Good written and oral knowledge of English
* Knowledge of German would be an asset
* Experience with empirical projects would be an asset
Information on Your Application:
Applicants are requested to submit their application (motivation letter, CV, track record, copies of certificates, copy of a thesis) by email to clds@ius.uzh.ch. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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