Postdoctoral Researcher – Law & Technology (100% Full Time)

About the role

The Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (100%, full time) to carry out high-impact research at the intersection of law and technology. The institute combines law (tax law and public law) and business (corporate governance, reporting and tax & trade).

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research at the intersection of law and technology.
• Mentor MA and PhD students.
• Co-teach in core courses of the Chair for Law & Technology.
• Write individual and project grant submissions.

Required profile

• PhD in Law and Technology or an adjacent field; or PhD in Computer Science with a focus on computational social sciences.
• Strong interest in legal AI, legal technology and the implementation of legal automation in practice.
• Strong track record in the community (publications, organisation of community events).
• Community-friendly team player with a reliable working style and strong analytical thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; German or French preferred.

Application

• Deadline: 6 December 2026.
• Submit an online application through the University of St. Gallen portal, stating the job ID.
• Required documents: motivation letter, CV, link to Google Scholar profile (preferred) and/or full publication list, at least two reference letters or a list of people willing to give references, and a short research proposal outlining your vision for law & tech.