16. March 2026

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Reference: 17-2026 WiMa S FH-Personal

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: 14.04.2026

At the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, Faculty of Social Sciences, a part-time position (20 hours/week) is available at the earliest possible date as part of the project "Developing, promoting and utilizing potential - attracting professorial staff through internal and external cooperation" funded by the federal and state governments.

Research Assistant (m/f/d)
- Reference: 17-2026 WiMa S FH-Personal -

to be filled for a limited period until 31.12.2028.

Interest in a doctorate in the context of employment is welcomed and supported.

The program to promote the recruitment and development of professorial staff at universities of applied sciences supports universities of applied sciences in the introduction and expansion of structurally effective instruments for recruiting academic excellence, increases their visibility and attractiveness as employers and increases equal opportunities, diversity and work-life balance.

The position holder will be responsible for the following tasks in particular:

  • Supporting the faculty management in strategic development:
    • Strategic development of teaching and research focuses in the subject of law as well as cooperation with organizations,

    • Development of administrative processes and faculty-specific monitoring,

    • Supporting the internationalization strategy of the Faculty of Social Sciences,

  • Teaching (seminars, internships) of up to 4 LVS:
    • Teaching the basics in the relevant legal areas of the Faculty of Social Sciences' degree programs,

    • Supervision of practical phases as part of the courses for the recognition of foreign degrees,

The following knowledge and skills are required

  • Completed degree in law (MA, Diplom or comparable (university) or 1st state examination in law), doctorate if applicable,
  • very good written and spoken English.

In addition, the following are desirable

  • Experience in university teaching or adult education,
  • Further training in the field of didactics,
  • knowledge of university-related structures and processes as well as experience in the areas of networking, committee and public relations work.

We expect you to have

  • social, intercultural and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team.

We offer you

  • the opportunity to do a doctorate,
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
  • personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
  • attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
  • company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
  • the opportunity to use a job ticket.
Further information

If the personal requirements are met, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TV-L. The 1st place of work is Görlitz. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced personnel structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your informative application (including cover letter, CV, degree and work references) by 14.04.2026 (incoming mail) by e-mail to:

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment, we would like to ask you to refrain from sending postal applications[1] if possible (it is not possible to return application documents). We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. habil. Andrea G. Eckhardt (dekanin-s@hszg.de Tel.: 03581 374-4233). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.

 

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Division of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

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Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Keyword: 17-2026 WiMa S FH-Personal -

Prof. Andrea Eckhardt
Prof. Dr. phil. habil.
Andrea G. Eckhardt
Faculty of Social Sciences
02826 Görlitz
Furtstrasse 2
Building G I, Room 2.03
2nd upper floor
+49 3581 374-4233
Faculty of Social Sciences
Deanery
02826 Görlitz
Furtstrasse 2
Building G I, Room 1.12
1st floor
+49 3581 374-3750
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
Human Resources and Legal Division
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060