About the opportunity
The Chair of Public Law and European Law at Ruhr-University Bochum focuses on research and teaching in public and European law, including European and international economic law, constitutional law, and fundamental rights at national and supranational levels. The chair is seeking a student assistant (SHK) for 5 hours per week starting March 1, 2027, or earlier, on a 1-year fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, supporting research, publication, and teaching activities, and handling editorial and organizational tasks. Students from the second semester onwards in law are targeted, though applications from earlier semesters are also explicitly welcome and task allocation will reflect academic standing.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of €15.20 in accordance with Section 6 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)
- Challenging and varied tasks with high personal responsibility
- Qualified onboarding and training
- Flexible working hours with consideration given to study schedules (1 to 2 working days per week by arrangement)
- Opportunity to apply and deepen knowledge acquired during studies early on
- Collaboration in an engaged and appreciative team
Who can apply?
- Enrollment in a law degree program (starting from the 2nd semester, though earlier semesters are also welcome)
- Above-average academic results
- Interest in academic and scholarly work
- Proficiency with standard office applications, particularly word processing programs
- Advantageous (though not required) are excellent English and French language skills
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Abitur certificate (high school diploma)
- Academic transcripts and performance records (Leistungsnachweise)
When to apply
- Application deadline is October 31, 2026
- Employment begins on March 1, 2027, or earlier
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a CV, high school diploma, and academic records
- Submit your application quoting reference number ANR 6163 via the online application portal by October 31, 2026
Additional information
- The position is based at the Ruhr-University Bochum in Bochum, Germany.
- The position is classified under reference number ANR 6163.
- Travel expenses, accommodation costs, and loss of earnings for interviews cannot be reimbursed.
- Ruhr-University Bochum promotes diversity, equal opportunities, and the professional path of underrepresented groups, and explicitly encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal opportunity for law students at Ruhr-University Bochum looking to gain practical academic experience alongside their studies.
- Flexible working arrangements (1-2 days per week) make it well-suited for students wishing to balance employment with active semester planning.
- Strong fit for students with a genuine interest in public law, European law, and academic research.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is strictly part-time at 5 hours per week for a fixed duration of 1 year.
- Applicants must already be located near or studying at Bochum, as on-site duties and physical presence at Ruhr-University Bochum are required.
- Interview travel expenses and related costs are not covered by the university.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides law students with a valuable stepping stone into academic research and legal publishing while completing their degree. It offers flexible, paid part-time work that directly reinforces legal studies without disrupting academic progression.
Our take
Law students enrolled at Ruhr-University Bochum who are eager to engage in academic legal research and benefit from flexible working hours should apply before the October 31, 2026 deadline.
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