This project is a collaborative effort with Kristin Marosi of codetekt e.V., Prof. Dr. Thomas Kosch (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), Prof. Dr. Maurice Jakesch (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar), and Prof. Dr. Iris Kirchner-Freis (Hugo Grotius gGmbH). You will collaborate with two other PhD students and with student research assistants across the participating institutions.

The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) gGmbH researches the political, economic, social, and cultural developments triggered by the internet and digitalization. As an interdisciplinary research institution, CAIS uses scientific methods to help shape a digital society in the interests of the people. The research programs at CAIS deal with the opportunities and challenges of digitalization in all its facets and contribute scientific findings to current social debates.

The CAIS strives to increase the diversity of our scientific community. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups to apply, including, but not limited to: people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and others. Disabled applicants with essentially equal professional and personal qualifications will be given priority.

Applications should include a CV, all university transcripts, and a reading sample, e.g., from prior publications, a Master’s thesis, or work-in-progress. Please also provide a letter of motivation of up to three pages (excluding references) in which you explain your motivation for doing a PhD on this particular topic and why you are the right candidate.

For full consideration, please submit all documents in electronic form (as PDF) by 01.03.2026 via the button down below, quoting the reference number B2026-ClaimGuard.

If you have questions, please get in touch with Prof. Dr. Hendrik Heuer.

We plan to invite candidates by mid-March and make a decision as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the costs for the application cannot be reimbursed.

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