Doctoral Fellowship in Civil and Digital Law — Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden

The Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden invites applications for a Doctoral Fellowship in Civil and Digital Law, starting April 1, 2027, as part of its new guiding theme "Energy Cultures in Transition"

What we offer:

• EUR 1,850/month + material costs grant (EUR 150) and family supplement (EUR 315/child) 
• 2 years, extendable by 1.5 years 
• Supervision by Jun.-Prof. Dr. Katharina Kaesling, LL.M. 
• Office space, research infrastructure, Research Studios, writing retreats, and conference travel funding 

Your research: Explore the legal dimensions of energy transitions — from EU regulation of energy-intensive digital infrastructures to systemic risks of platforms and AI under the DSA and AI Act, and ecological sustainability as a European value in digital law

Who should apply: Law graduates with an above-average degree, interest in digital/AI regulation and sustainability, strong teamwork skills, and English at C1 level

Deadline: November 24, 2026 — Reference s26-004 📧 Apply via TUD SecureMail Portal to

Full details in the attached PDF https://www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/stelle.asp?id=13047&lang=de&style=cms2