Research Assistant (m/f/d) PostDoc International Security

2026-03-04

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.

With the Center for Cooperative Security (LCCS), Leuphana is establishing a place for interdisciplinary research on security issues. The LCCS combines the public affairs subjects political science, law and economics but also incorporates related perspectives from psychology and sustainability sciences. Based on independent fundamental research and secondary analyses, the Center develops practical recommendations for action in politics, business, and society. As a space for research and debate, it connects researchers from Leuphana, Germany, and around the world with expert representatives from the field.

The LCCS is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person to support the Professorship of Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz, Professor of International Relations, – subject to the approval of funds – starting as soon as possible, as a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) PostDoc
(salary group EG 13 TV-L, 100 %, for a limited period of one year)

Your tasks:

  • contribute to the establishment of the Leuphana Center for Cooperative Security through theoretical and conceptual groundwork
  • support the development and maintenance of active collaborations with partner institutions and experts in Germany and abroad
  • contribute to the preparation of a research proposal in the field of international security, with the aim of strengthening security research at Leuphana and creating synergies with the LCCS

Your profile:

  • university degree in political science, International Relations or a related discipline
  • completed doctoral degree with a relevant thematic focus
  • specialization in international security
  • ability to work independently as well as excellent communication skills
  • expertise in international security and interdisciplinary security studies
  • Very good command of English, both written and spoken; ideally also knowledge of German

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
  • 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

The position is generally suitable for part-time work, but the goal is to fill it at 100 percent.

Your application: 

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz (tobias.lenz @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 send it with all required documents (letter of motivation, CV without photo, sketch of a research project (3-4 pages), transcripts, and degree certificates) via our application portal by March 17th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!