Postdoctoral researcher 100% - full time (m/w/d)

About the job

The Institute of Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) conducts research at the interface of law (tax law and public law) and business (corporate governance, reporting and tax & trade). www.ile.unisg.ch .

We offer

• Research network and excellence: Together with the team you will be able to continue to grow your strong research profile at the intersection of law & technology.
• Leadership development: You will mentor PhDs with publications, supporting the project team with publications, presentations, and teaching activities to strengthen your own academic CV.
• Integrated into a truly interdisciplinary network with the www.futuresociety.ch hub.
• Creating a network in academia to enable you to take on the next academic step.
  

Documents

Motivation letter; CV; link to your Google Scholar profile (preferred) and/or full publication list; at least two reference letters or list of individuals who are willing to provide a reference for you if shortlisted; a short research proposal laying out your vision for the law & tech field and your envisaged contributions.

Apply

Apply on the portal of the University of St. Gallen. The deadline for applications is 6 December 2026.

• High impact research at the intersection of law and technology
• Mentoring of MA and PhD students
• Co-teaching in core courses of the Chair for Law & Technology
• Writing individual and project grants submissions
  

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

Eligibility
PhD in relevant field

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'800 researchers, educators and professional staff.