Senior Research Fellow (Postdoc)

Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law

Heidelberg, Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law invites applications for a position to start on 1st September 2013 or later as a Senior Research Fellow (Postdoc) (full or part-time) with Professor Anne Peters.

Job description

The senior research fellow will conduct postdoctoral research (own publications and contribution to common research projects), particularly in the field of public international law (including international and European human rights law), global governance, and European Union law and comparative constitutional law. Teaching at the law faculty of the University of Heidelberg (mainly in German language) can be arranged in consultation with the faculty. The position is open to candidates interested in acquiring a postdoctoral academic qualification in form of a postdoctoral thesis (or a German Habilitation) or other publications; further details are subject to agreement. 

Work environment

We offer outstanding conditions to undertake foundational legal research, and a very conducive work climate in an international team. English and German are used both as working languages and for publications.

Requirements

The applicants are required to have completed or be in the process of completing an advanced degree in law (Dr. iur.) or an equivalent academic qualification, and to be fully proficient in English (in written and oral); further language skills are of advantage.

Conditions

The position is initially opened for the period of one year and will normally be prolonged regularly. The salary and social benefits are provided according to the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD-Bund). The position is full-time or part-time (19.5 hrs./wk.).

The Max Planck Society seeks to promote gender equality, and would therefore appreciate it if this job offer appealed especially to women.

The Max Planck Society aims to employ more handicapped persons. To this end, applications from severely handicapped persons are explicitly welcomed. 

How to apply

Please electronically submit your application (CV; copies of academic records; one to two own legal manuscripts with no more than approx. 50 pages in total, such as one chapter of the PhD thesis or a scholarly paper; possibly also a letter of recommendation) by 30 August 2013 (or later upon agreement) to APeters-office@mpil.de(personal assistant, director Anne Peters).