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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.)

YOUR PROFILE
» Research proposal in the Academy‘s research areas
» Doctoral thesis in the Academy‘s research areas (grade

obtained at least ‘magna cum laude’) or an equivalent
excellent foreign doctoral degree

» Relevant peer-reviewed publications in the Academy‘s
research areas

» (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

» Proven teaching experience
» Keen interest in research
» Showing initiative
» Ability to work in a team

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 ori-
entation 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 dead-
line is 7 April 2025. For further inquiries, please contact
Sophie Girardini (sophie.girardini@uni-koeln.de) and take
a look at our FAQs.

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x)

Faculty of Law

Academy for European Human Rights Protection