[agents] PhD Position, Legal Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, University of Luxembourg

[Leon VAN DER TORRE]

The Individual and Collective Reasoning Group ICR (Department of 
Computer Science, University of Luxembourg), led by Prof. Leon van der 
Torre, is looking for

• 1 PhD student (doctoral candidate) in Legal Knowledge Representation 
and Reasoning

In the context of the Doctoral Training Unit on /DigitaLisation//, //Law 
And Innovation///(DTU DILLAN), 
<https://wwwen.uni.lu/research/fdef/dl/dillan> we are looking for 
someone with a special interest or background in one or several of the 
following areas:

- Knowledge representation and reasoning with applications to law
- Applied formal argumentation.
- Explainable AI for trustworthy systems.
- Integration of non-symbolic and symbolic techniques.
- Experimental studies on the explanation of legal reasoning.



• Ref: RCREQ0004365
• Starting date: January 2021(flexible)
• Duration: 3 years, extendable by 1 year
• Doctoral student status at the University of Luxembourg
• Deadline for applications: November 1, 2020


Your Role

• Writing a doctoral dissertation in the relevant area
• Presentation of research findings at workshops and conferences
• Publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals
• Moderate participation in teaching activities

For further inquiries please contact Prof. Leon van der Torreand Réka 
Markovich: leon.vandertorre at uni.lu <mailto:leon.vandertorre at uni.lu>

reka.markovich at uni.lu <mailto:reka.markovich at uni.lu>



Your Profile

• A Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Dedication to actively participate in the interdisciplinary activities 
of ICR
• Solid background in knowledge representation and reasoning, and some 
focus areas
• Strong analytical capacity, creativity, and commitment
• Good written and spoken English skills

Our Offer

• A dynamic, well-connected international research environment
• Financial support for participating in scientific activities 
(workshops, conferences, summer schools, etc.)
• An attractive salary and employment contract including social insurance
• Enrolment in the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE) 
with a wide offer of disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses
• The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer and 
applications by women are encouraged

Application Documents (in English):

• Letter of motivation
• A one-page sketch of research interests and intentions in line with ICR
• Full CV
• Transcript of academic records (including grades) and copies of diplomas
• Names of at least two references willing to write a letter of 
recommendation (they will be contacted by us)

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