Currently we are seeking to recruit a
Doctoral Candidate
with Professor Anne Peters
Your profile
- University degree in law (with distinction)
- Deep knowledge of public international law
- Excellent knowledge of English (both spoken and written); knowledge of German is a requirement for enrolment as a PhD candidate in Heidelberg and Berlin (see below). Knowledge of French will be considered as an asset.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- High motivation for academic work
We offer
- An attractive and international work environment with an unparalleled research infrastructure and a good working atmosphere
- A varied, responsible and team-orientated job
- A work space with extensive academic and administrative support
- Remuneration in accordance with the guidelines of the MPG funding agreements
- Access to our world leading library and a multitude of databases
- A workplace that is easy to reach by public transport and free employee parking spaces
- A job ticket for public transport
- Offers for work-life balance and four affiliated daycare centres
Job description
The research fellow will conduct legal research (contribution to common research projects and own publications), particularly in the field of public international law with particular emphasis on global animal law or international law and emotions. Candidates are expected to write a dissertation (PhD thesis) in one of the aforementioned fields of research. Candidates must be able to fulfil the requirements for enrolment at the law school of Heidelberg or the law department of the Freie University (Berlin) or the law school of Basel and are themselves responsible for securing those. Teaching at the law faculty of the University of Heidelberg (mainly in German language) can possibly be arranged in consultation with the faculty.
Conditions
The positions are based on 3-year fixed-term contracts with the option for extension. The starting date of the position is expected to be in 2024, with details being negotiable.
Place of work is the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg.
The salary and social benefits are provided according to the regulations of the Max Planck Society and the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD-Bund).
Application
The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are expressly encouraged. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are under-represented. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
Did we catch your interest? Please apply exclusively via our online application system with the usual documents (application/motivation letter of max. 2 pages, CV in tabular form containing a list of any publications you might have, certificates) by 30 September 2024.
Inquiries may be directed to apeters-office@mpil.de.