Dear Colleagues, we are hiring a Phd Candidate and Research Associate in Data Protection Law and IT Law at the interdisciplinary research center, SFB 1187 "Media of Cooperation" https://www.mediacoop.uni-siegen.de/en/ , https://www.mediacoop.uni-siegen.de/de/ . More detailed information below (see also: https://jobs.uni-siegen.de/job/Research-Associate-%2875%29-in-Data-Protectio... ). The job offer is for MA graduates in law who are interested in IT law, data protection law, European law, digital media, sensory media, AI, and critical data studies. German language skills are desired for this position, but we are flexible with the level of German depending on other qualifications. Please share widely and if you have questions, feel free to get in touch with me. ---- The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 15,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer. We seek: In the Faculty III: School of Economic Disciplines, civil law, and media law, we are looking for a researcher at the following conditions: 75% = 29,87 hours Pay grade 13 TV-L limited 31.12.2027 SFB 1187 "Media of Cooperation" The Collaborative Research Center “Media of Cooperation” (SFB 1187) is an interdisciplinary international research network consisting of 18 projects and more than 60 scientists from media studies, science and technology studies, law, ethnology, sociology, linguistics and literary studies, computer science and medicine as well as history, education and engineering (see https://www.mediacoop.uni-siegen.de). It has been funded by the DFG since 2016. Research focuses on the study of digitally networked media and their practices. The position is located in the sub-project A07 “Personal Data Industries”. The interdisciplinary project combines law methods with digital methods and media ethnography to research the industry of programmatic advertising, based on pervasive data collection from users. The research associate will be in charge of analyzing the findings collected by the media scholars in the project, from a legal perspective. The focus is on the legal aspects of personal data trading, with a particular focus on the role of sensor data. Your tasks: * Conduct legal research in the project "Personal Data Industries" of the SFB 1187 with special focus on data protection and privacy law, property rights and access rights to data as well as legal issues relating to artificial intelligence. * Analysis of practices of user tracking and targeting in the area of online advertising, in particular programmatic advertising, and their legal evaluation. Further development of central institutions of data protection law based on this. * Participation in the events of the Collaborative Research Center and contribution to its joint research program. * Regular presentation of interim results of the doctorate at research conferences and in the research colloquium of the research center. * Communication of the project results in research publications and collaboration on public relations measures. * Organizing scientific events as part of the sub-project. * Close collaboration with Prof. Dr. Maximilian Becker and support for research in the fields of data and IT law. Your profile: * Above-average first state examination in law or an above-average academic university degree (diploma, master's degree) in the field of economic law * In-depth Interest in data, IT and IP law * Interest in interdisciplinary research and participating in academic exchange with media studies and social sciences * Willingness to participate in the international event program of the research group * Willingness to perform, ability to work in a team, communicative and organizational skills * Very good written and spoken English * At least basic knowledge of German with a willingness to improve German language skills, preferably reading and comprehension at a high level, especially in German legal language * Willingness to do a doctorate Our range of services: * Promotion of your own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] * Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment * A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration * Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care * Extensive personnel development program * Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services We look forward to receiving your application by 27.02.2024. Please apply exclusively via our application portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail. Your contact person: Contact person in faculty III: Ms. Hanna Siebel Phone: 0271 / 740-3460 siebel@uni-siegen.de Contact person in the SFB: Ms. Yarden skop yarden.skop@uni-siegen.de Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status. -- Yarden Skop | PhD Candidate and Research Associate | Special Collaborative Research Center "Media of Cooperation" | University of Siegen | Herrengarten 3, AH-306 | Germany Recent articles: Archiving the Present. Critical Data Practices During Russia’s War in Ukraine https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/15361 The fabrics of machine moderation: Studying the technical, normative, and organizational structure of Perspective API https://doi.org/10.1177/20539517211046181