Junior Researcher (PhD) in Data Regulation and Digital Cultural Heritage in the Arctic Change and Adaptation Research Community

We invite applications for a fully funded three-year PhD position on the legal, regulatory and governance challenges of datafication in the cultural heritage sector. Arctic perspectives are especially encouraged. The position is part of an interdisciplinary research environment on 'Arctic change and adaptation', supporting research in collaboration with societal stakeholders and Indigenous communities.

About the Position

Cultural heritage institutions (e.g. archives, museums, libraries and memory organisations) are rapidly expanding their digital activities, including large-scale digitisation, AI-assisted processes, digital preservation and being open access. These developments raise leu questions about data governance, ownership and access, intellectual property, the ethical reuse of data and cross-border regulation.

The doctoral project should address the selected issues from a legal, socio-legal or interdisciplinary perspective, contributing to ongoing debates on the regulation and governance of digital cultural heritage.

Your tasks

conducting doctoral research on a topic aligned with the research agenda of data regulation and digital cultural heritage

completing the studies and credits required for the doctoral degree

committing to the guidance and activities of the research community

potential teaching in your field and/or other academic tasks (max. 5% of working hours).

We offer

a clear and structured study framework within a multidisciplinary academic community, making it possible to complete a doctoral degree in 3 years

supervision by senior staff at the research community

high-level skills for careers in academia or other demanding educational, development and expert roles in society

an engaging research environment with opportunities for multidisciplinary research collaboration.

We expect

a master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. law, digital humanities, cultural heritage studies, Indigenous studies)

familiarity with data regulation and/or digital