Research Fellow positions (Doctoral Researchers) (f/m/d) — Max Planck Research Group 'Constellations of Global (Dis)Ordering' (DISORDER), Heidelberg
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| Authority / Company | Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law |
|---|---|
| Job title | Research Fellow positions (Doctoral Researchers) (f/m/d) — Max Planck Research Group 'Constellations of Global (Dis)Ordering' (DISORDER), Heidelberg |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Salary | 65% of EG13, TVöD-Bund |
| Eligibility | An excellent Master's degree or equivalent in Political Science, with a specialization in International Relations or Foreign Policy Analysis; a strong research interest in global order, international institutions, and great- and middle-power politics, including their foreign policies; a substantive interest in one or more of the group's empirical issue areas (security, economy, and technology); a strong interest in qualitative research and familiarity with relevant research methods; excellent written and spoken English. Additional language skills and country- or region-specific expertise relevant to the proposed doctoral project are assets. Successful candidates will develop an independent doctoral dissertation project within the DISORDER research group, funded for three years, with a preferred start date of 1 January 2027. |
| Application deadline | 22 November 2026 |
| Job location | Germany |
| Official source | Max Planck Society — Job Offer |
How to apply
Apply exclusively via the institute's online application system (jobs.mpil.de) by 22 November 2026. Include a CV, a cover letter of no more than two pages, copies of relevant degree certificates and transcripts of records, a one-page summary of the Master's thesis, a five-page PhD project proposal relating to the DISORDER research agenda, and two letters of recommendation. Interviews will take place in late November / early December in person in Heidelberg.
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