Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - DFG Project ‘Socialist Core Values in Chinese Courts’

Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesDoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - DFG Project ‘Socialist Core Values in Chinese Courts’Institute of East Asian Studies

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 Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of Cologne is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research on Chinese law and legal culture, with a particular focus on judicial and legal reform.

YOUR TASKS

• Analysis of Chinese court decisions in terms of references to socialist core values
• Review of literature and development of a theoretical framework
• Organization of project workshops and conferences
• Development of a database of relevant court decisions
• Preparation of the publication of research results

YOUR PROFILE

• Outstanding Master‘s degree in Chinese studies or Chinese law (or equivalent)
• Excellent knowledge of the Chinese legal system and Chinese courts
• Very good language skills in English and Chinese, including the relevant legal terminology
• Scientific curiosity and academic orientation
• Strong interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary research

WE OFFER

• An excellent environment for high-quality 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

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 01.04.2025 on a part-time basis (25,89 hours per week).The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31.03.2028. 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 Wiss2501-03. The application deadline is 18.02.2025.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr Daniel Sprick (dsprick@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.