Fully Sponsored Industrial PhD in Agentic AI for LegalTech

Main Supervisors:

• Maged Helmy, Associate Professor, PhD in AI, UiO
• Eric Jul, Professor, PhD in Software, Washington University
• Maarten Herbosch, Assistant Professor, PhD in Law, Harvard Law School

About the role

This fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity is offered in collaboration with the Department of Informatics & Computer Science, specifically within the Programming Technology research group at the University of Oslo. The position is designed for candidates with a Master's degree in law and a thesis grade of B or higher, or equivalent qualifications with a strong foundation in law.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the research team at Newcode.ai and the University of Oslo to develop a comprehensive framework for agentic AI systems in the legal industry. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing novel algorithms and models for legal document analysis and processing.
• Collaborating with legal experts to understand and address the unique challenges in legal technology.
• Conducting empirical studies to evaluate the performance of proposed solutions.
• Writing research papers and presenting findings at conferences.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in law with a thesis grade of B or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications with a strong foundation in law may also be considered.
• Industrial experience in the legal technology industry.
• Availability to attend courses on-site at the University of Oslo.
• This job posting is not for candidates who already have completed a doctoral degree/PhD.
• This job posting is not for candidates who are already enrolled in a PhD and want to switch.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field, along with a solid understanding of legal principles and practices. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or R is essential.

Skills

Key skills required for this position include:

• Advanced knowledge of legal document analysis techniques.
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

The PhD scholarship includes:

• Fully funded by Newcode.ai and the Research Council of Norway.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at the University of Oslo.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and industry experts.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance academic pursuits with professional responsibilities.

Pay

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The PhD program runs from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028.

Benefits

The PhD scholarship includes:

• Fully funded by Newcode.ai and the Research Council of Norway.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at the University of Oslo.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and industry experts.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance academic pursuits with professional responsibilities.

Application Process

To apply, submit a single file via LinkedIn containing the following with a numbered table of contents:

• Degree title, university and country
• CV
• Motivation Letter (max 1 page)
• Your PhD Project Proposal (max 10 pages)

Please ensure that all required documents are included and that any missing information will result in an automatic rejection. For any questions, please email maged@newcode.ai with the subject "Industrial PhD Newcode.ai Inquiry".