Postdocs (f/m/d) incl. possibility to earn post-doctoral lecturing qualification (habilitation) — Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, Freiburg
Semi-Government⏰ Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
| Authority / Company | Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law (Department of Public Law) |
|---|---|
| Job title | Postdocs (f/m/d) incl. possibility to earn post-doctoral lecturing qualification (habilitation) — Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, Freiburg |
| Vacancies | Not stated |
| Salary | Remuneration and social benefits based on the German Civil Service Collective Agreement (TVöD Bund), pay category 13 (entry level depending on prior experience); fully funded research position with no teaching requirement; initial fixed-term contract of two or three years with the possibility of extension |
| Eligibility | Doctorate with excellent results in law, in related humanities, or in the social sciences; PhD dissertation in English or German awarded 'summa cum laude' or the highest grade in another grading system. Research interests in public security law, fundamental aspects of public law, or legal philosophy and legal theory, aligning with the Department of Public Law's research program. Candidates with a state examination in law may pursue a habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification) if they meet the requirements. Speaking German is an asset but not a prerequisite. |
| Application deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Job location | Germany |
| Official source | Max Planck Society — Job Offer PL-26-02 |
How to apply
Apply via the institute's online application portal (csl.mpg.de) by the closing date of 30 November 2026, with a cover letter, research proposal (max. 3 pages), detailed CV, list of publications, copy of the doctoral dissertation, up to 2 additional publications, transcripts, and names and contact details of at least two professional supervisors who will provide references. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are planned for the first half of December 2026. Contact: Dr. Annika Hampel, Recruitment Officer.
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