Student Research Assistant*in – Digital Law and Energy (gn)

Student Research Assistant – Digital Law and Energy (gn)

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

We are looking for a

Student Research Assistant - Digital Law and Energy (gn)

part-time, 10 hours/week. The contract shall commence as of 01 February 2025. The successful candidate will be part of our Data Science Lab and Centre for Sustainability, and work on the AI-EFFECT project. AI-EFFECT will establish a European Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the energy sector. The 3-year project is implemented by a consortium, consisting of 19 leading European organizations under the coordination of EPRI Europe. The project is supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program.

Your tasks:

• Conduct research on the regulatory enablers and barriers of machine learning applications in the energy sector
• Support the AI-EFFECT project with digital law and governance expertise
• Support stakeholder management and communications within the consortium

Your profile:

• Undergraduate degree in fields relating to public policy, digitalization, or the energy sector.
• Proficiency in academic research and writing.
• Experience in European digital law, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation, the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act and the AI Act.
• An interest in machine learning technology and deployment (experience is a plus).
• An interest in power systems and energy law and business (experience is a plus).
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and be a team player.

We offer you

A stimulating international and diverse environment in multiple areas of social science, high-quality teaching and public policy. The Hertie School is a vibrant academic community that emphasizes excellence in research and teaching as well as an interdisciplinary perspective. Our school has been certified as a family friendly work environment in higher education and an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.

Student Research Assistants are paid at an hourly rate of 15 EUR.

Please submit your application in one PDF file (incl. a CV, a letter of motivation describing your relevant experience, two writing samples, transcripts of records for the highest qualifying degree, and the names and contact information of two references) by using the “Apply” button below.