The DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster hosts a dynamic group of researchers with multiple disciplinary backgrounds, ranging from law and political science to computing and engineering.
The DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, in collaboration with EMILDAI, is pleased to announce the launch of two exceptional visiting programmes. For those seeking to engage in a dynamic academic atmosphere, DCU extends a warm invitation for a maximum duration of one academic term opportunity to join a diverse community of interdisciplinary scholars.
The EMILDAI Visiting Fellow position offers an exceptional opportunity for researchers specialising in the intersection of law, data, and AI. This programme encourages scholars to join a team of leading experts across disciplines to explore the evolving technological landscape and how it shapes the legal world.
The Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow position provides a focused platform for researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge in digital constitutionalism. Gathering scholars from a wide range of jurisdictions and backgrounds, the Digital Constitutionalism Network is continuously delving into the complexities of constitutional law in the digital age.
Join an interdisciplinary and diverse research community that thrives on collaboration. Engage with experts from various backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment.
Both DCU’s Law and Tech Research Cluster and the Digital Constitutionalism Network delve into cutting-edge areas such as digital constitutionalism, platform regulation, legal tech, data governance and Artificial Intelligence.
As a visiting fellow, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise to ongoing projects, accessing resources available at Dublin City University, enhancing your academic profile, and leaving a lasting impact.
Applications for the EMILDAI Visiting Fellow and the Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow at DCU are open on a rolling basis. We offer one position for each programme every semester, providing flexibility for interested individuals to apply at their convenience.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to scholars with all levels of seniority, from PhD researchers to Full Professors.
Application requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
The research proposal should clearly explain how the project connects with and contributes to the research areas of the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster.
Duration
Applicants may apply for one of the following periods:
Applications or informal enquiries for both, the EMILDAI and the Digital Constitutionalism Network Visiting Fellow must be sent to lawandtech@dcu.ie.
Join us at the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster and be part of our innovative team!
Öznur Uğuz is a PhD researcher at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and a qualified lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association. She holds a Master of Science in European Economy and Business Law from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Istanbul University, and a Graduate Diploma in Law from The University of Law UK.
Her doctoral research project entitled “A Data-Driven Approach to European Twin Transition: How Data Regulation Can Reinforce the European Union’s Successful Green and Digital Transitions?” explores the EU’s digital and green transitions from a data regulation perspective and discusses how the power of data can be leveraged as a catalyst for European twin transition by means of an innovative and environmentally conscious data strategy and a mutually-reinforcing legislative framework.
In addition to her doctoral research, Öznur is working on various aspects of AI policy and regulation from an EU law perspective, including the legal challenges and regulation of the use of predictive AI systems in administrative decision-making and emotional AI surveillance.
If you are interested in multidisciplinary research in the area of Law and Technology, get in touch by email: lawandtech@dcu.ie
