Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaft - Wiss. Einrichtung für Zivilrecht MBL-FU
Freie Universität Berlin is an internationally renowned research university in Germany's capital. The Department of Law offers an English-taught Master's program in European and International Business, Competition and Regulatory Law (MBL-FU). The program is in demand among students from all over the world who have a professional background in business law and wish to deepen their understanding of European business, competition, and regulatory law. The program's faculty members are highly respected representatives of various institutions and legal systems and renowned experts in their respective fields. The program has already prepared numerous generations of students for careers in law firms, companies, government agencies, and other organizations. Further information about the program can be found online: www.mbl-fu.de
Research assistant (praedoc) (m/f/d)
with 50%part-time job
limited to 4 years
Tasks
Job description:
Participation in research and teaching, particularly in the modules "Intellectual Property" and "European and International Business Law," of the MBL program under the direction of Dr. Julia Möller-Klapperich: student advising and lecturer support, designing, supervising, and marking module exams, supervising master's theses, participating in curriculum planning, and designing and conducting tutorials on selected program topics. Further responsibilities include participation in student marketing and organizing extracurricular events. This position serves the student's own academic qualifications. There is the possibility of pursuing a doctorate.
Requirements
Requirements:
Completed university degree in law (Master's/First Legal Examination or equivalent).
Desirable:
In-depth knowledge and/or experience in IP and data law in the context of competition law, digital markets, and AI; very good English skills (C1 CEFR); good German skills (B2 CEFR) and basic knowledge of another language; knowledge and/or experience in academic writing and publishing; relevant professional experience; experience in student advising and support; interest in participating in research projects; intercultural competence; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team; good IT skills and willingness to familiarize yourself with Blackboard and Campus Management; willingness to occasionally work Saturdays or evenings
How to apply
For further information, please contact Dr. Julia Möller-Klapperich (mbl@rewiss.fu-berlin.de / 030-838-60698).
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than November 17th , 2025 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Andreas Engert: mbl-fu@rewiss.fu-berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaft
Wiss. Einrichtung für Zivilrecht
MBL-FU
Prof. Dr. Andreas Engert
Van't-Hoff-Str. 8
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
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Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Facts
| Published | 27.10.2025 |
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| Category | Research assistant |
| Location | Germany, Berlin, Berlin |
| Area of responsibility | Law, administration and politics, Law |
| Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
| Duration | limited to 4 years |
| Full/Part-time | 50%part-time job |
| Remuneration | salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU |
| Working language and expected level |
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| Homepage | https://www.fu-berlin.de/ |
Requirements
| Qualification | Master's/First Legal Examination or equivalent |
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| Field of study | Law, economics and social sciences, Law |
Contact
| Reference number | 5/25/09600002 |
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| Contact person | Dr. Julia Möller-Klapperich |
| Contact email | mbl@rewiss.fu-berlin.de |
| Contact phone number | 030- 838-60698 |
Apply
| Application deadline | 17.11.2025 |
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| Reference number | 5/25/09600002 |
| By post | Freie Universität Berlin
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| By email | mbl-fu@rewiss.fu-berlin.de |