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Job description
PhD in Copyright Law, Research Rights and Digital Library FunctionalityProject IntroductionDigital Library Functionality at the Intersection of Copyright and Research RightsThis PhD position offers you the opportunity to carry out original, cutting-edge research within the project “Fundamental Rights to Research and the New Dynamics of Copyright Law in Support of Digital Library Functionality”. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of legal issues raised by the freedom of digital libraries, such as: the creation of digital repositories, including web harvesting, i.e. the large-scale reproduction of web pages to preserve a historical version of the Internet for future generations; the preservation of library collections, in particular by reformatting and digitizing items in the collection in order to ensure their long-term existence and accessibility; the provision of controlled access to digital library collections, including for artificial intelligence training text and data mining access; and collaborating with other memory institutions to share or transfer digital collections. In addition to legal theory research, you can also conduct empirical research. At policy roundtables with stakeholders, you will also have the opportunity to gain insight into the practical work of memory institutions, test your hypotheses and discuss proposals for regulatory solutions. This project is funded by the Stichting Internet Archive. Stichting guarantees full academic freedom and independence in accordance with the Dutch Code of Conduct on Research Integrity. Your work You will write your law doctoral thesis within the interdisciplinary research network of the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam School of Law. Your project will be integrated into the work of the Institute’s Intellectual Property Group, conducting research on relevant topics such as artificial intelligence training and text and data mining, open science and digital sovereignty for researchers, platform and digital ecosystem regulation, and copyright data improvement. Under the supervision of Prof. Martin Senftleben, you will explore copyright and other legal dilemmas surrounding the functionality of digital libraries in single articles that will ultimately be incorporated and bundled into your PhD thesis. In addition to your doctoral research, you will make an active contribution to IViR’s activities, for example by attending seminars, organizing lectures and participating in joint events. In order to improve your teaching skills, you may also be involved in some light-hearted teaching or student supervision. More specifically, you will be expected to: carry out academic research in copyright law and related areas of law related to digital library functions, leading to a PhD thesis (based on at least 4 dissertations); present the results of your research at academic conferences, expert meetings, etc.; take part in other activities of the project, e.g., policy roundtables; take part in public debates and organise awareness-raising campaigns on the functions of digital libraries; take part in the organisation of seminars and conferences; collaborate with other IViR researchers; participate in other IViR activities. What we expect from you A Master’s degree in Information Law (Research) (knowledge of copyright and intellectual property law is preferred); creative thinking and strong critical and analytical skills; a demonstrable interest in the challenges posed by the transition to an increasingly digitized and algorithmic information society; and a clear interest in the field of research in the area of digital library functions, as well as a good understanding of regulatory dilemmas that arise in this area; A collaborative spirit, able to work not only independently but also with a team; excellent oral and written English (mastery of oral and written English in other languages, such as Dutch, is a plus); and the ability and willingness to organize seminars, lecture series, and similar events (experience with such events is a plus). Are you interested in this vacancy but wondering if you are the person we are looking for? Please submit an application, and we encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and members of other groups underrepresented in academia. We want to create a research group made up of people who can contribute to the team in their own unique way. We seek complementarity, not homogeneity.
offer requirements
Master’s degree in Information Law (Research) (knowledge of copyright and intellectual property law preferred); creative thinking and strong critical and analytical skills; demonstrated interest in the challenges posed by the transition to an increasingly digitized and algorithmic information society; clear interest in research in the functional area of digital libraries and a good understanding of the regulatory dilemmas that have arisen in this area; A collaborative spirit, able to work not only independently but also with a team; excellent oral and written English (mastery of oral and written English in other languages, such as Dutch, is a plus); and the ability and willingness to organize seminars, lecture series, and similar events (experience with such events is a plus).
offer benefits
We offer a one-year employment contract with a two-month probationary period, preferably starting on May 1 or June 1, 2025. If the evaluation is favorable, the appointment will be extended for a further three years. The contract is for 38 hours per week. -ECBAA =>
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