Research assistant (m/f/d)

The Institute for German and International Mining and Energy Law at Clausthal University of Technology is looking for a:n

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

(pay grade 13 TV-L)

with 50% of the regular weekly working hours, limited to 3 years. An extension of the contract period is possible.

There is the possibility of a doctorate at the Faculty of Law of the University of Göttingen. Our institute library with over 15,000 volumes is also available for this purpose. TU Clausthal wants to contribute to the development of a circular economy in research and teaching. The Institute for German and International Mining and Energy Law supports this orientation with research and teaching focuses on a sustainable and competitive energy and circular economy system. Research projects are often carried out on an interdisciplinary basis with economics and engineering.

The area of responsibility includes

  • Participation in research and teaching with a focus on German and European energy and climate protection law as well as circular economy law
  • Working on legal issues relating to the transformation of energy and raw materials supply
  • Participation in interdisciplinary projects in the energy sector

Prerequisites are

  • 1st or 2nd state examination in law or completed master's degree in law
  • Understanding of commercial law
  • Interest in interdisciplinary cooperation, especially with engineers and economists
  • Very good German and, if possible, English language skills

We offer:

  • Dealing with highly topical legal issues relating to a sustainable energy and raw materials supply system that is supported by society as a whole and its interdisciplinary connections
  • Exciting insights into the further development of energy supply and exchange with a wide range of players in the energy industry
  • Opportunity to do a doctorate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Göttingen
  • A dynamic and committed team at the Institute for German and International Mining and Energy Law
  • A family-friendly working culture with flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working as part of a service agreement

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L). The TV-L provides for an annual special payment at the end of the year. In addition, we offer a separate supplementary pension scheme in the form of a company pension (VBL).

Clausthal University of Technology supports the compatibility of career and family through flexible working time models within the scope of official possibilities and is a member of the university association "Family in the University".

Equality in all its facets, equal opportunities, diversity and family friendliness are important to Clausthal University of Technology. People with disabilities are given priority if they are suitable. Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

Please send your informative application documents by 08.09.2025 by e-mail as a PDF file to: hartmut.weyer@tu-clausthal.de

Please note the information on data protection in the application process at https://www.tu-clausthal.de/universitaet/karriere-ausbildung/stellenangebote/hinweise-zum-datenschutz-im-bewerbungsverfahren

Application costs cannot be reimbursed. We ask you to submit only copies of your application documents, as we cannot return them for cost reasons and will destroy them after the selection process has been completed in compliance with legal requirements.