Research Assistant (m/f/d)

In the Intellectual Property Rights research unit at FIZ Karlsruhe, we analyze data protection, copyright, and IT law issues related to current challenges, such as AI applications. We also develop recommendations for the scientific community and science policy.
 
At the data protection unit of the IPR department, we engage in researching on the variety of data protection topics, e.g. GDPR, LED (Law Enforcement Directive 680/2018) and the AI Act. We analyse the dynamic developments in the field and publish these in nationally and internationally recognised journals, present these at important conferences and other fora, and participate in the political consultation with opinions and recommendations. Our team is international and offers opportunities both for the younger academics and established post-doctoral researchers.
 
We are looking for a Research Assistant (m/f/d) at our head office at the earliest possible date.

Your responsibilities:

• Contributing to the ‘Collaborative Project: GDPR-Compliant Language Systems for Informational Self-Determination – Transparent NLP’
• Carrying out all tasks arising from the project: communicating with project partners, drafting reports, collaborating with the project coordinator
• Drafting new applications for third-party funding
• Contributing to the team: preparing slides and teaching materials

Your qualifications:

• Law degree (1st or 2nd state examination) or equivalent qualification
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to organise your own work
• Communication skills

Why FIZ Karlsruhe is a good employer for you:

• You will work in a highly dynamic scientific and technical environment with a supportive workplace culture
• Performance-based career and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options of up to 80 percent
• Compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector (TVöD (VKA)), including a company pension plan through VBL
• Good work-life balance, certified by the berufundfamilie audit
• Access to company bicycle leasing and a €25 employer subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket

The position is a full-time position with the option to work part-time, fixed-term position within the project, running until 31 August 2029. Compensation is based on pay grade 13 TVöD (VKA) depending on professional and personal qualifications.

Contact

If you have any technical questions, please contact Dr. Dara Hallinan (dara.hallinan [at] fiz-karlsruhe.de (dara[dot]hallinan[at]fiz-karlsruhe[dot]de)).

Have we sparked your interest?

Please send us your application through our career portal online. 
Reference number: 15/2026
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Applications from persons with severe disabilities will be given preference, provided they are equally qualified.