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Research Assistant (f/m/x) at the Academy for European Human Rights Protection

Research Assistant (f/m/x) at the Academy for European Human Rights Protection

Land Nordrhein-Westfalen
locationAlbertus-Magnus-Platz, 50931 Köln-Lindenthal, Deutschland
Teilzeit

Faculty of Law
Research Assistant (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. is offering a doctoral position.

YOUR TASKS

  • Doctoral thesis in the Academy‘s fields of research (European and international human rights protection, constitutional and public international law, Eastern European law)
  • Organizing and participating in events and research projects
  • Assisting in teaching (tutorials, moot court, etc.)

YOUR PROFILE

  • (German) first or second state exam (grade obtained at least ‘vollbefriedigend‘ in the state part) or an equivalent excellent foreign law degree
  • Profound knowledge in the area of international human rights law as well as public international law and constitutional law
  • Excellent English proficiency as well as another foreign language
  • Keen interest in research
  • Ability to work in a team

WE OFFER

  • An Inspiring environment for your doctoral 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 September 2025 on a part-time basis (19,92 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31 August 2027. 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 Wiss2506-04. The application deadline is 6 July 2025.

For further inquiries, please contact Sophie Girardini (sophie.girardini@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

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