Research Associate (m/f/d) (PostDoc oder PhD) International Law
2025-04-22
As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.
The University is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person for Faculty of Sustainability, Public and International Law with a Focus on Sustainability, starting as soon as possible
Research Associate (m/f/d)
salary group EG 13 TV-L
75 % (PostDoc or PhD, upon request 50 %) of the regular weekly working time of a full-time employee for a limited period of 3 years.
Your tasks:
- Support and preparation of research and teaching in the area of public law, European and international law, trade law and sustainability
- Conducting individual research in the area of sustainability law or another research focus of the professorship
- Further scientific qualification in teaching und research
- Teaching (3 SWS)
Your profile:
- Completed academic university degree in the field of law (state exam, master's degree or equivalent)
- Focus on international law/environmental law/sustainability
Desired personal attributes include:
- A committed personality, able to work independently
- an excellent communicator;
- Knowledge of international law, international economic law or international environmental law and/or human rights is an advantage;
- Very good English language communication skills (written and oral);
- German language proficiency would be an additional asset.
- Experience with academic publications would be an additional asset.
Our offer:
- an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
- a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
- the opportunity to study for a doctorate in a doctoral college with access to the qualification fund
- appropriate workplace equipment
- a high level of job security as part of the public service,
- an additional company pension scheme through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
- flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
- flexible and family-friendly opportunities to alternate between presence work and mobile work,
- an extensive internal and external continuing education programme,
- a wide range of sporting activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
- a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the refectory,
- a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket
Your application:
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Jelena Baeumler (jelena.baeumler@leuphana.de)
Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Please also note our data protection information for applicants.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it with all the usual documents (please Curriculum Vitae without photo, Letter of Intent, Copies of Certificates) by 15th May 2025 digitally (summarized in one single PDF file) or by post to:
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Human Resources and Legal Affairs / Application Management
Subject: International Law
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg
Germany