The Sciences Po Law School is inviting applications for a one-year postdoctoral position as part of the project titled “New Legal Theories for the Digital”, led by Professors Rebecca Mignot-Mahdavi and Raphaële Xenidis. This project investigates how algorithmic techniques are reshaping legal imaginaries and traditional modes of lawmaking.
This research is part of the PostGenAI@Paris – Collaborative Acceleration Programme (CAP), which broadly explores the normative and distributive effects of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems.
Key Research Themes:
- How algorithmic rationality shapes societal governance and transforms legal normativities.
- The integration of algorithmic governance into the material infrastructure of law.
- Analyzing depoliticization processes in the narratives surrounding algorithmic governance.
- Interactions between algorithmic governance and pre-existing exclusionary rationalities.
The research explores the paradox of algorithmic governance: while it promises to transcend systemic inequalities, it often reproduces and amplifies existing structures of exclusion. Scholars are encouraged to critically reflect on these dynamics and contribute innovative perspectives to the field of digital-age legal theories.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are required to submit:
- A detailed research statement (maximum 3,000 words) including a research proposal, theoretical approach, and expected contributions, along with reflections on its connection to the project’s themes.
- A CV outlining relevant research experience and publications.
- A writing sample (e.g., an article, dissertation chapter, or working paper).
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
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Duration and Details:
The position begins in September 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension.