Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) to head the Centre of Expertise for the Law of Arab and I[...]

TN Germany; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg seeks a Max Planck Research Group Leader to head the Centre of Expertise for the Law of Arab and Islamic Countries. This role involves significant research, organizing conferences, and publishing in leading journals, offering a chance to work in a top research environment with excellent infrastructure.

Leistungen

Excellent infrastructure

Positive working atmosphere

Qualifikationen

• Specialization in the law of Arab and Islamic countries.
• Strong interest in private international and comparative law.

Aufgaben

• Research legal developments in West Asia and North Africa.
• Organize conferences and projects for early career researchers.
• Support German courts with expert opinions on foreign law.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Persian

Ausbildung

Outstanding legal doctorate with distinction

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Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) to head the Centre of Expertise for the Law of Arab and Islamic Countries (m/f/d), Hamburg

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Hamburg, Germany

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Posted:

22.05.2025

Expiry Date:

06.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading research institution in private law and private international law. It analyses legal systems worldwide, compares them, and develops future legal approaches. The institute has Europe's largest specialized library and hosts about 1,000 guest researchers annually from over 50 countries. The staff of 155 is characterized by an international outlook and scholarly curiosity.

We are offering a position as:

Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) to head the Centre of Expertise for the Law of Arab and Islamic Countries (m/f/d)

• Location: Mittelweg, 20148 Hamburg
• Experience: 5/19/25

Your tasks

As head of the Centre, you will research legal developments in West Asia, North Africa, South and Southeast Asia from a comparative perspective. You will organize conferences, projects, talks, and exchange programs for early career researchers. Your regional expertise will contribute to the institute's comparative projects. You will support the library's acquisition of relevant literature and build partnerships with researchers in the studied regions. You are expected to publish regularly in leading journals and support German courts with expert opinions on foreign law. You will have opportunities for independent research and career development.

Your profile

You hold an outstanding legal doctorate with distinction, specializing in the law of Arab and Islamic countries. You have a strong interest in private international and comparative law. Fluency in Arabic is required; proficiency in Persian is an asset. You are fluent in English and willing to learn German.

Our offer

We offer a chance to enhance your qualifications in a top research environment characterized by internationality and curiosity. The institute provides excellent infrastructure and a positive working atmosphere.

Interested?

The position is for six years, extendable by three. Salary and benefits follow the German civil service (W2) scale, based on qualifications.

Selection process

The process includes advertising the position internationally, screening candidates, interviews, and reference checks.

We promote gender equality and diversity, encourage applications from disabled persons, and seek to increase female representation where underrepresented. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 30.06.2025. Submit your application online with:

• Cover letter and CV
• Research interests and project description (max 2 pages)
• Publication list and teaching experience
• Degree certificates and employment testimonials
• A selected publication (~20 pages)

We look forward to your application.

Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht
Mittelweg 187
20148 Hamburg

www.mpipriv.de