Student Assistant (all genders) - law
22.10.2026
Founded in 2017, the Weizenbaum Institute researches the impact of ongoing digitalization on our society. Through its policy recommendations, it helps shape digital transformation in a sustainable, self-determined, and responsible way. The Weizenbaum Institute is supported by a consortium of seven partners: Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin University of the Arts, University of Potsdam, Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS), and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. The Institute is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the State of Berlin. It is based in Berlin.
For our research group Digital Economy, Internet Ecosystem, and Internet Policy at the Weizenbaum Institute e.V., we are looking to recruit, starting on 01 January 2027, a
Student Assistant (all genders) - law
working 25,64 percent of regular working hours (10 hours per week). The position is initially fixed-term until 14 th October 2027. An extension is envisaged.
Project description
The research group examines the evolution of contemporary Internet ecosystems. Particular emphasis is placed on researching various aspects of the expansion, access, and efficient management of digital infrastructure through the lens of computation, law and economics. The group is currently examining the development of AI infrastructure worldwide, as well as how international regulation of AI ecosystems is shaping contemporary power and sovereignty structures. The group is also investigating the fast-changing nature of digital markets, and how private and public regulatory structures relating to machine-learning and intellectual property are shaping 21st century creativity, trade and autonomy. The group also examines the privatisation of regulatory structures, the relationship between state regulation, corporate regulation and algorithmic regulation, and the implications of increasingly automatised computational law and economics.
Your tasks
- Assist with the implementation of existing research projects (some of which are interdisciplinary)
- Conduct research on the research group's key topics
- Conduct literature and data research and assist with data preparation
- Assist with organizing and running events
- Maintain the research group's website (WordPress) and social media channels
Your profile
- Enrolment in a degree program in law, with a demonstrated interest in digital law. Applicants who are enrolled in economics, computer science or social sciences degrees with demonstrated interest in the group’s research topics will also be considered.
- A passion for some of the following: digital law / societal implications of AI / the changing nature of platform economies / the changing nature of computation / contemporary creativity / online ecosystems.
- Proficiency in English.
Your opportunity
- Exciting tasks: Gain insight into current research and day-to-day academic work through close collaboration with research staff
- Excellent conditions: Remuneration based on TV Stud III
- Work-life balance: Remote working options (in average 2 days per week) and flexible working hours
- Central location: Work in the heart of Berlin in a dynamic, internationally connected research environment
- Excellent transport connections: The Institute is conveniently located and very well served by public transport
- Modern work equipment: High-quality equipment and innovative tools support collaboration
- Achieve more together: Enjoy a strong team spirit in a skilled and open working environment
Further information
Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, CV, current proof of enrollment, certificates, and grades, addressed to Zachary Cooper, through our application portal. If you have any technical question, please feel free to contact Maite Vöhl (she/her) from our HR team at any time. We look forward to receiving your documents.
