We are looking for a strong, curious and highly motivated law graduate to join our team to pursue their PhD in Law within the NeuroSpeech project. Professor Chandler is leading this multi-year, interdisciplinary investigation of the human rights implications of communication neuroprostheses.  The research team includes experts in law, ethics, philosophy, neuroscience, neuroengineering, brain-computer interfaces, speech language pathology, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, neurolinguistics, STSS (science, technology and society studies), sociology, disability theory, clinical neuroscience and neurodegenerative conditions.

The proposed PhD project will focus on disability theory, human rights and other legal considerations for communication neurotechnologies, and will involve qualitative empirical methods in collaboration with people with communication impairments. The successful candidate would join an energetic and friendly team focused on understanding and embedding human rights considerations in the design of communication neurotechnology and the surrounding legal and regulatory structures. A stipend is available from the NeuroSpeech project to help to support this PhD project.

Eligibility:

• Completed LLM (Master in Law) degree with excellent academic record.
• Complete University of Ottawa program eligibility details are here
• Strong legal research and writing abilities; peer-reviewed publication experience not required but is a strength
• High degree of initiative and motivation
• A background in science or engineering is not required, but an interest in brain-computer interfaces or other neurotechnology, and an ability to read the technical literature is important.‍

Language:

English

Questions:

Questions can be addressed to Professor Jennifer Chandler at chandler@uottawa.ca.

Applications:

Interested applicants are asked to send the following to Professor Chandler:

• Curriculum vitae
• Law school transcript
• Statement regarding your interest, background, or experience in relation to the proposed topic.