KU Leuven’s Centre for IT & IP Law is inviting applications for a full-time Legal Researcher position focused on IP law, trade secrets and health data governance.
About Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP), KU Leuven
The Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) at KU Leuven is a research unit of the Faculty of Law and Criminological Sciences. Its work focuses on advancing legal knowledge in intellectual property and ICT law.
CiTiP has more than 30 years of experience in research covering intellectual property and information, communication and technology law, including privacy, cybersecurity, biotechnology and legal and ethical aspects of innovation, information and data. The centre has a research community of more than 90 researchers and fellows.
About the Opportunity
CiTiP is inviting applications for a full-time Legal Researcher position under the FORTIFY European project. The project examines the intersection of intellectual property, trade secrets, innovation protection and health data governance in the context of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
The researcher will contribute to developing legal and governance frameworks supporting the implementation of the EHDS and trusted health data sharing across Europe. The role involves working with academic, clinical, industry and policy partners and translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for different stakeholders.
Practice Areas
The position focuses on:
- Intellectual Property Law
- Trade Secrets
- Health Data Governance
- Innovation Protection
- European Health Data Space
- ICT Law
Eligibility Criteria
The source information provided does not specify the detailed eligibility or qualification requirements for the position.
Roles & Responsibilities
Legal Research
The researcher will contribute to legal research concerning intellectual property, trade secrets, innovation protection and health data governance in the context of the EHDS.
Policy and Governance
The role involves contributing to legal and governance frameworks supporting the implementation of the European Health Data Space and responsible reuse of health data for research and innovation.
Legal Analysis
The researcher will work on complex legal and regulatory requirements and contribute to translating them into practical guidance for relevant stakeholders.
Collaborative Research
The position involves working closely with academic, clinical, industry and policy partners participating in the FORTIFY project.
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Application Procedure
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