Fully Funded PhD Position available in Finance, Leiden University, Netherlands 🇳🇱PhD

 Fully Funded PhD Position available in Finance, Leiden University, Netherlands PhD Candidate in Standards for Quantum Applications in Finance (0,8 - 1,0 fte) - Leiden University (universiteitleiden.nl)

Application Deadline: 26 September, 2023. Available Fields: Accounting, Law.

The project will examine the role of private rulemaking, in particular through standardization, as an instrument for ‘lawmaking beyond the state’. Characteristic of lawmaking in relation to new technologies that can be applied globally is that private regulators, rather than state legislators, are often the first to introduce new rules. ‘Private rulemaking’ here includes rulemaking by dedicated standardization bodies such as ISO, CEN, CENELEC, and private standard-setting bodies such as ISDA, ICMA and the UK Financial Market Standards Board (FMSB); but also rulemaking by means of contractual agreements between producers of technological applications, users, and third parties. These lawmakers can be faster as they are closer to the market and therefore have specific expertise and an awareness of when new regulation is needed. Also, their regulatory procedures are faster as they do not have to comply with the legislative procedures required for public lawmaking by the state.

Key Responsibilities:

Completion of a PhD thesis within four years; Participation in internal and external activities and meetings;

Presentations of intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;

Participation in the training programme of the Graduate School;

Co-organising workshops and conferences;

Publish in international law journals;

Teach and/or supervise students in courses offered by the Civil Law and/or Financial Law departments (max. 10% of appointment).

Requirements:

A completed master degree in the field of law, with a specialization in private law; Affinity with or an interest in financial law and/or law & technology;

Excellent research qualities, demonstrated for example by written work such as a master thesis or research paper;

Excellent command of English (other languages, especially Dutch are an asset);

Excellent communication and personal skills, and enthusiasm for working in a team;

Organisational skills and an ability for time-management, enabling timely completion of the PhD thesis.

Benefits: This is for a full-time position initially for one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the thesis, personal capabilities and compatibility, the appointment will be extended by a further three years. The salary range

*How to apply:

Applications for this vacancy can only be made through our applications portal.

Applications should be submitted in English and include the following components:

Cover Letter (maximum one (1) page);

Curriculum Vitae (including publications, if applicable);

Research Proposal (maximum two (2) A4 pages), which clearly states how you would approach the themes of the project and how your experience will help you to do research in this direction;

Copy of Written Work (e.g. published article or master thesis);

Transcripts of bachelor and master results;

The names and contact addresses of two (2) (academic) referees.

Applications should be submitted no later than 26 September 2023 via the blue button in the applications portal. Please quote the vacancy number in your application. All requested documents should be sent in PDF format.

An interview with the search committee is part of the procedure.

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PhD Candidate in Standards for Quantum Applications in Finance (0,8 - 1,0 fte) - Leiden University (universiteitleiden.nl)