Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - Academy for European Human Rights Protection

Faculty of Law
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x)

Academy for European Human Rights Protection

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Academy for European Human Rights Protection at the University of Cologne, under the direction of Professor Dr DDr h.c. Angelika Nußberger M.A., offers a postdoctoral researcher position (f/m/x). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31.05.2026 as part of a 12 months replacement.

YOUR TASKS

• Conducting research in the Academy‘s fields of research (European and international human rights protection, constitutional and public international law, Eastern European law)

• Participation in and organization of events and research projects

• Participation in teaching (tutorials, moot court, etc.)

WE OFFER

• An inspiring environment for your research

• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

• Support in balancing work and family life

• Extensive advanced training opportunities

• Occupational health management offers

• Flexible working time models

• Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 June 2025 on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31.05.2026 as part of a 12 months replacement. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2503-01. The application deadline is 7 April 2025. For further inquiries, please contact Sophie Girardini (sophie.girardini@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.