Research Associate (Postdoc) for IT Law Research & Contract Management

About the Position

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. The National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, a research institution of the Fraunhofer Society, is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoc) for IT Law Research & Contract Management. This role combines scientific research with operational legal work, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge research in cybersecurity and privacy protection.

Responsibilities

At the ATHENE Office

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a national and international context
• Providing legal support for internal governance structures
• Providing legal support for appointment procedures
• Providing support for legal issues in a research context

In the IT Law & Interdisciplinary Privacy Research Department

• Research in the field of IT law, particularly in the areas of data protection and cybersecurity research law
• Writing scientific articles in German and English, with a strong focus on German and US law

Requirements

• Law degree in Germany
• Knowledge of contract law, preferably in the field of science
• Ideally, in-depth knowledge of US law, demonstrated e.g. through LL.M. studies, extended research or work stays in the USA
• Independent and structured approach to work
• Negotiation skills and strong communication skills
• Completed doctorate in a relevant field of law relating to German or US law
• Very good knowledge of German (C2) and very good knowledge of English (C1)

We Offer

• Work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity
• Friendly, open, and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere
• Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, flexible working locations and hours, mobile working, job ticket subsidy, support services from the pme family service, etc.)
• Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, deferred compensation
• Convenient location (Darmstadt main station within walking distance, approx. 10 minutes), free parking and efficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees

About the Company

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, playing a central role in the innovation process. With a focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Application

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

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Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

Requisition Number: 83287