Berlin-Kreuzberg (some remote working possible)
We are currently looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) with a focus on law to join our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg and provide support in the area of research and projects.
You are interested in the legal, (legal) policy and societal issues surrounding digitalisation and would like to play an active role in shaping them. With your analytical mind and meticulous approach to work, you find it easy to research, structure and present complex issues in a clear and understandable way. In particular, legal issues in the context of platform regulation, generative AI and discourse moderation spark your interest, and you enjoy familiarising yourself with new topics.
Are you inspired by innovations in the fields of digitalisation and society, and do they spark your curiosity? Would you like to gain insights into current debates on digital policy and contribute to practical projects?
Then we look forward to your support.
The tasks
- Research and analysis of current developments in the fields of digitalisation, digital policy and law
- Assistance with the preparation of briefings, background papers, studies and other publications
- Research and compilation of information on issues relating to copyright, data protection and consumer law, as well as other legal aspects of digitalisation and platform regulation
- Assistance with the legal classification of observations and research findings from the social sciences and humanities in the context of AI and platform regulation
- Support in the analysis and synthesis of discourses, concepts and strategies in the field of digitalisation
- Support in the design, implementation and evaluation of consultations, interviews and other research formats
- Support in the organisation, implementation and follow-up of events, workshops and participation in trade fairs and conferences
- Support in the design and implementation of communication and knowledge transfer formats
- Collaboration on issues relating to free licences and Open Educational Resources (OER)
The requirements
- A student enrolled on a degree course, ideally in law, politics, social sciences, communication studies or public administration, or a comparable field
- An interest in legal issues relating to digitalisation and current developments in digital policy
- Basic knowledge of copyright law, digital consumer protection and/or data protection law, or a willingness to familiarise yourself with these issues
- Ability to analyse, structure and present complex topics in a clear and understandable manner
- Strong initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A thorough, precise and professional approach to work
- Strong communication skills and a keen understanding of people and situations
- Good knowledge of standard Office applications
- Excellent command of the German language and very good knowledge of English; knowledge of other languages is welcome
- Interest in the technical and social aspects of digitalisation
The environment
- Collaboration with colleagues at the intersection of relevant and highly topical issues
- Helping to shape the future within a large network of organisations from civil society, academia, business and politics
- A wide variety of tasks and plenty of scope for your own ideas and for helping to shape projects
- Quick decision-making and personal development thanks to flat hierarchies
- Remuneration in line with the TVöD Bund
- Balancing study and work through flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
- We promote a diverse working environment based on fairness and mutual respect. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social or national background, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.
Applications and Contact
The deadline for applications is 15 July 2026. Please send your application documents or any queries exclusively in electronic form, as a single PDF file marked ‘Student Assistant’, by email to bewerbung@irights-lab.de. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Schliwka.