DPO Internship

DPO Internship
Region: Strassen
Required experience: None
Environment: Other
Contract: Temporary position (Full-time)

Company description

LIH is a public biomedical research organisation focused on precision health and invested in becoming a leading reference in Europe for the translation of scientific excellence into meaningful benefits for patients. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and an excellent training environment for early-stage researchers (doctoral training), in particular in Life Sciences and internships.    

LIH is located in Luxembourg, a dynamic multicultural country at the heart of Europe with a strong Research and Development culture supported by important financial and organisational resources. The country’s linguistic landscape is very diverse. Besides its three official languages − Luxembourgish, German and French – English is spoken commonly throughout, creating a real multilingual environment. 


We are looking for an energetic, motivated and dynamic LL.M student for an internship at the Data Protection Office (DPO) of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH). The Legal Intern will work closely with the DPO’s lawyer in data protection and under the supervision of LIH’s Data Protection Officer.
This represents an excellent opportunity for recent university graduates to gain significant work experience related to data protection in the field of biomedical research.
If you are passionate about science, health and privacy, then this position is for you!

Key Accountabilities

  • Under the supervision of the Data Protection Officer, the Legal Intern will be in charge of: assisting in the drafting of data protection notices, policies and procedures;
  • Assisting in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of data protection agreements;
  • Providing support with data protection trainings and communication activities;
  • Monitoring ongoing legislative and regulatory changes in the area of privacy & data protection;
  • Researching on a variety of regulatory matters.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Master 2 (or equivalent) law student or graduate from European Union Law School;
  • Knowledge in data protection & privacy;
  • Fluency in English; good knowledge of French would be a plus;
  • Good research, writing, interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to analyze, write and present ideas clearly and concisely;
  • Open minded, solution-oriented, proactive and reliable.

Applications including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae should be sent before the 17th March 2025.

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