T.M.C. Asser Institute is looking for an Intern to provide research assistance to the research strand on disruptive technologies in peace and security (DTPS).
Intern: International Law & Disruptive Technologies, with a Focus on Military AI – T.M.C. Asser Institute
The research intern will provide research assistance to the research strand on disruptive technologies in peace and security (DTPS). The research strand on disruptive technologies in peace and security conducts research on technologies that have disruptive implications for international security and international law, such as military AI, biochemical weapons, and neurotechnology.
Tasks and objectives
The research intern will assist in the implementation of several research activities in the context of the DTPS research strand, including: research support on topics related to AI and public international law; editorial support for the Netherlands Yearbook of International Law; and organisational support for expert meetings, academic conferences, and public outreach events.
The research intern will gain knowledge on the intersection of international law and disruptive technologies, in particular military AI, and explore complex legal and policy questions on the international governance and regulation of these technologies. They will gain direct experience on various facets of academic research, and work in close collaboration with recognised experts in the field of international law and technology. They will also be able to develop general professional skills such as written and oral communication in a professional context, and planning and organisation of individual tasks and responsibilities.
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