University
of Oslo
of Oslo
Department
of Private Law
of Private Law
Doctoral
Research Fellowships within Internet Governance
Research Fellowships within Internet Governance
Two
positions as doctoral research fellows in the field of Internet Governance are
available at the Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law
positions as doctoral research fellows in the field of Internet Governance are
available at the Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law
Job
Description
Description
Two
positions as PhD research fellows are available, each 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 UNINETT Norid AS. The appointees 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.
positions as PhD research fellows are available, each 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 UNINETT Norid AS. The appointees 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
period for each fellowship may be extended up to four (4) years, with teaching,
period for each fellowship may be extended up to four (4) years, with teaching,
supervision
duties and research assistance constituting 25 % of the workload. A
prerequisite for such an extension is that the appointee meets the current
teaching needs of the Faculty of Law.
duties and research assistance constituting 25 % of the workload. A
prerequisite for such an extension is that the appointee meets the current
teaching needs of the Faculty of Law.
About
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
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) exercise increasing influence on such governance; (iv) the
degree to which the above legal security requirements engender fragmentation of
the internet.
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) exercise increasing influence on such governance; (iv) the
degree to which the above legal security requirements engender fragmentation of
the internet.
One
of the appointed research fellows will undertake research on legal requirements
relating to use of cryptography. The second appointee will undertake research
on legal rules concerning the prevention of cybercrime with special (but not
exclusive) focus on the 2001 Cybercrime Convention. Both appointees will work
in tandem with a postdoctoral research fellow who will be appointed to
undertake research on the role of IGOs in establishing security frameworks for
critical internet infrastructure and cloud computing.
of the appointed research fellows will undertake research on legal requirements
relating to use of cryptography. The second appointee will undertake research
on legal rules concerning the prevention of cybercrime with special (but not
exclusive) focus on the 2001 Cybercrime Convention. Both appointees will work
in tandem with a postdoctoral research fellow who will be appointed to
undertake research on the role of IGOs in establishing security frameworks for
critical internet infrastructure and cloud computing.
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 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.
Qualifications
Applicants
must 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. Admission to the PhD programme requires the candidate to have
excellent grades.
must 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. Admission to the PhD programme requires the candidate to have
excellent grades.
As
the project leader will define more precisely the research agendas of the
doctoral research fellows, 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 the prongs of the research
project as outlined above, in light of the methodological challenges they
envisage the research will present.
the project leader will define more precisely the research agendas of the
doctoral research fellows, 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 the prongs 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 parts of the project
within the given time frame, taking particular account of the interdisciplinary
and interjurisdictional requirements of the SIGNAL project.
assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the applicants’
assumed academic and personal ability to complete their parts 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.
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.
applicants will be invited for an interview with the University of Oslo.
We
offer
offer
- Salary
based on salary level 50 to 57 (NOK 430 500 to 483 700 – gross
per year) - An
inspiring, friendly and inclusive working environment - Favorable
pension arrangement - Attractive
welfare arrangements
The
applicants should include:
applicants should include:
- A
letter of application (English) - Research proposal (maximum 5 pages)
- Curriculum
vitae with documentation of education, former positions, and academic work
(English) - Certified
copies of certificates, diplomas with all grades, and a complete list of
publications. Foreign diplomas (Master, Bachelor, and the like) must be
provided in the original language as well as in an English or Scandinavian
translation. - An
explanation of foreign university grading systems. - A
full publication list (in English). - Up
to three scholarly publications, with an overview indicating their
relevance for this application. The submitted publications must be in
English or in a Scandinavian language, unless otherwise specifically
agreed upon beforehand. If the publications are written by more than one
author, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the
applicant should be submitted.
See
the guidelines concerning appointment to postdoctoral
and research posts at UiO for more details.
the guidelines concerning appointment to postdoctoral
and research posts at UiO for more details.
The
University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure
rights to research results.
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.
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.
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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Reference
number: 2016/4770
number: 2016/4770
For
further information please contact the project leader, Professor Lee A.
Bygrave, lee.bygrave@jus.uio.no
further information please contact the project leader, Professor Lee A.
Bygrave, lee.bygrave@jus.uio.no
- Region:
- Oslo
- Job
type: - Contract
- Working
hours: - Full-time
- Working
days: - Day
- Application
deadline: - 15
August, 2016
- Reference
number: - 2016/4770
- Home
page: - http://www.jus.uio.no/ifp/
- Contacts:
- Professor
Lee A. Bygrave
