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 consti-
tutional 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 remu-
neration 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 dead-
line is 6 July 2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Sophie Girardini
([email protected]) and take a look at our
FAQs.
Research Assistant (f/m/x)
Faculty of Law
Academy for European Human Rights Protection
