Junior GDPR assistant

Italy

Commitment & contract: employee contract

Location: Genoa

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarters are strictly interconnected with the other 11 centers around Italy and two outstations based in the US. We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out the research.

The Legal Affairs Directorate is coordinated by Antonella Fontana, who has extensive experience in Legal Affairs.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• management of data protection issues for IIT Research Units and Administrative Directorates;
• drafting and reviewing of data protection clauses in Agreements and Contracts;
• supporting in carrying out data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and legitimate interest assessment (LIAs);
• drafting and reviewing appointment documents, disclosures, privacy statements, data protection agreement etc.;
• updating of the Record of the Processing Activities;
• supporting data breaches management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A master or bachelor, preferably in law or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) and subsequent amendments and additions.
• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in data protection management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Familiarity with the main IT software packages, including Word, Excel and Power Point.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work in team
• Interpersonal skills

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary ranging between 25k and 30k, which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contract
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Two days of teleworking per week and flexible working hours are available for certain roles

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and a cover letter.

Application’s deadline: October 31st, 2026

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit