Doctoral Researcher in Criminal Law, Compliance and Law Enforcement

Doctoral Researcher in Criminal Law, Compliance and Law Enforcement
Region: Luxembourg (country)
Environment: Academic
Contract: Temporary position (Full-time)

Company description

If you choose to study or do your research at the University of Luxembourg, you will be part of a young and dynamic institution seeking growth, to which you, as a student, researcher or lecturer, can contribute, and actively participate in its development process. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the heart of Europe, a multilingual country and headquarters of many European institutions and businesses, offers a particularly interesting setting. Therefore, the University of Luxembourg resolutely seeks an international, multilingual vocation and founds privileged partnerships . Since August 12th 2003, the university offers Bachelor and Master Degrees, and Doctorates in line with the Bologna agreement as well as other specific courses . Research focuses on certain priori…


Your role

The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Stanislaw Tosza. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of compliance and law enforcement. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested theme of the PhD is to explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate compliance programs implemented to prevent and detect crime. The candidate is welcome to suggest topics within this overarching theme. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching activities.

The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of a research group comprising several doctoral and postdoctoral researchers working on related topics of criminal law and criminal procedure, enforcement, compliance, in particular focusing on new technologies.

For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Stanislaw Tosza, email: stanislaw.tosza@uni.lu

Your profile

  • A Master’s Degree in criminal law, cyberlaw, law&tech, compliance, or EU law with the focus digital governance, or another one, which demonstrates interest in those disciplines

Language Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the Application for admission – Doctoral Candidates.

We offer

  • A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
  • An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
  • A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

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