Call for applications: Junior Fund (post-doc research positions)

The Faculty of Law opens a call for applications within the so called JUNIOR FUND project of Charles University. 

We are looking for international junior researchers (holding already a doctoral degree), who would be interested to carry out a research on one of the bellow topics.Details regarding the eligibility criteria and other useful information may be found here.

If the project is accepted for funding, the beginning of the research period is envisaged to be January 1st, 2025. The duration of the project shall be 2 years.

The applications need to be submitted via email to international@prf.cuni.cz (and to the supervisor of the respective research topic) by July 17th, 2024 at the latest. Online interviews with the short-listed candidates shall take place in the second half of July 2024.

The topics for the post-doc research in the 2024 call are as follows:

1) HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF AI: COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to explore the intersection of human rights and digital world, with a focus on privacy, freedom of expression, and equitable digital engagement. The research may involve comparative analysis of legal frameworks and cultural perspectives on digital rights across various regions, along with the development of case studies to illustrate the impact of digitalization and/or AI development on human rights.

Key areas of interest might include, but are not limited to, data privacy, surveillance, censorship, online harassment, participatory democracy, and the digital divide. The researcher will have the flexibility to identify and explore additional challenges and opportunities, such as ethical AI practices, content moderation, anti-censorship tools, and inclusive digital policies.

The role offers significant scope for the researcher to shape the direction of the study according to their interests and expertise, allowing for both theoretical research and the development of policy recommendations.

Workplace: Department of Constitutional Law

Supervisor: doc. JUDr. PhDr. Marek Antoš, Ph.D., LL.M.

E-mail of the supervisor: marek.antos@prf.cuni.cz

2) CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF REFUGEE AND MIGRATION LAW

In the field of migration and refugee law, several fundamental topics are currently under discussion, offering rich avenues for research both independently and in their interconnections. These include (among others) issues such as temporary protection, sovereignty, human rights, migrant smuggling, or territorial asylum. We invite researchers to join us in exploring these issues. The Czech Republic stands out among Central and Eastern European countries for having one of the highest proportions of foreigners. Additionally, it hosts the highest number of Ukrainians with temporary protection per capita. This presents an opportunity to explore issues arising from a global, regional, or specific Czech context.

Workplace: Centre for Migration and Refugee Law (Faculty of Law, Charles University, Prague, Czechia)

Supervisor: JUDr. Věra Honusková, Ph.D.

E-mail of the supervisor: honuskova@prf.cuni.cz

3) EMPIRICAL LEGAL STUDIES (CRIMINAL LAW, JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING, LAW AND TECHNOLOGY, LAW AND ECONOMICS, EXPERIMENTAL METHODS)

We seek a candidate with an excellent research background to join our Department of Economics and Empirical Legal Studies team. The department is fully integrated into the international ELS community, with members playing a pivotal role in establishing the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies and the European Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. We aim to develop our legal research team further.

The successful candidate is expected to bring in and develop their own, internationally competitive, research agenda and collaborate with department members on their suitable existing research projects, such as field experiments on discrimination, laboratory experiments on human-machine transactions and contract design, disparities in judicial decision-making, penal policy, and other policy-relevant topics.

Candidates should possess a PhD or JSD with solid training in research methods (economics, law, or related social science). A law degree or substantial legal training would be an advantage.

Workplace: Department of Economics and Empirical Legal Studies

Supervisor: doc. Ing. Josef Montag, Ph.D.

E-mail of the supervisor: montagj@prf.cuni.cz

4) SECURITY INCIDENT IN THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR

Advancing digitisation of health care systems, including the ever-increasing role of telemedicine, artificial intelligence, or the so-called cyber physical systems (digital systems that combine computational and physical capabilities) renders a changing paradigm of medicine. High quality care in many health care settings has already been supported by the outlined digital technologies. Alongside many potential benefits, this shift towards the crucial use of digital technologies also introduces significant serious risks. Health data is highly valuable on the illegal markets and cyberattacks on health facilities may directly endanger lives and health of numerous patients. Additionally, challenges related to interoperability, privacy, and security have surfaced, while the legal response to these issues remains under development.

The post-doc research project aims to propose a robust legal framework to address cybersecurity issues in healthcare and define solutions to emerging risks. By integrating theoretical insights with practical solutions, this project will significantly contribute to shaping the legal landscape in the critical area of health care cybersecurity.

Workplace: Department of Medical Law

Supervisor: doc. JUDr. Petr Šustek, Ph.D.

E-mail of the supervisor: sustek@prf.cuni.cz