Research Assistant in Data Protection and IT Law 30 - 40 %

Research Assistant in Data Protection and IT Law 30 - 40 %

Do you feel comfortable in the dynamic environment of a modern university? Would you like to gain insights into various areas of activity and legal fields in a committed team?

Department: School of Management and Law

Start of work: February 1, 2026 or by arrangement

• Support in the preparation and implementation of teaching and further education events
• Assistance in planning and implementing projects of all kinds
• Various administrative tasks (mailing, marketing, assistance with event organization as well as copying and scanning tasks)
• Research activities (scientific in nature)
• You have a bachelor's degree (university or university of applied sciences), preferably in business law or a related field – or are about to graduate
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office products and have very good written and spoken German as well as good English skills
• Your working style is precise and you complete your tasks efficiently and service-oriented
• You enjoy working independently and have a sense of responsibility
• You like to take on new tasks, enjoy creative activities, and show a high level of commitment
• You appreciate a varied working day and flexible working hours
• The position is particularly suitable for committed students looking for a part-time job alongside a master's degree

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML), with around 9,500 students, is one of the largest business schools in Switzerland. It is the only university of applied sciences in the country represented in renowned rankings of the business newspaper "Financial Times" and accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – labels for high quality standards in teaching, research, and continuing education. The internationally recognized bachelor's and master's degree programs, cooperative PhD programs, and numerous continuing education offerings are scientifically based, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented. SML maintains numerous cooperations with over 190 selected partner universities worldwide.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:

Dr. Michael Widmer

Head of Data Protection and IT Law Unit

Jocelyn Schaad

Recruiting Manager

Our offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 4, 2026.