12.02.2025

Research Associate in Law and Artificial Intelligence (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 65%)

Faculty of Law, Chair for Law and Artificial Intelligence

The Chair for Law and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Tübingen conducts research on legal issues related to artificial intelligence. It is situated within a dynamic research ecosystem at the heart of Cyber Valley, with Tübingen also hosting the CZS Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Law alongside numerous leading AI research institutions. These include the Excellence Cluster "Machine Learning for Science," the ELLIS Institute, the Tübingen AI Center, and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.

There is currently one vacancy for a

Research Associate in Law and Artificial Intelligence (m/f/d)

This is an ideal position for anyone who wants to pursue a PhD under my supervision. The PhD’s duties include actively engaging in independent research and supporting the chair’s activities.

We are seeking a candidate with outstanding expertise in EU law and near-native proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of German law and proficiency in the German language are not required.

The position is 65% and for a period of 3+1 years from 1 September 2025. Remuneration is in accordance with the E 13 TV-L collective agreement.

Applications and questions should be directed directly to Prof. Dr. Michèle Finck, LL.M., at michele.finckspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file and should include a cover letter which indicates the applicant’s main research interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, university degrees and other relevant certificates of achievement, as well as the contact details of two referees. The review of applications will begin on 15 April 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University seeks to raise the number of women in research and teaching and therefore urges qualified women academics to apply for these positions. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference. The employment will be handled by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.