Legal Job Opportunity By The Department Of Criminal Law At The Max Planck Institute For The Study Of Crime, Security And Law (MPI-CSL), Germany: Apply By 1st April 2024

What Is The Max Planck Institute For Study Of Crime, Security and Law (MPI-CSL)?

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law (MPI-CSL) is a growing European center for research in public security matters, criminal law, criminology, and fundamental legal research. Our Institute is part of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science – one of the world’s most distinguished research organizations. The high level of its fundamental research is reflected not least by the 31 Nobel Prizes awarded to Max Planck scientists since the Society was founded in 1948.

The postdoctoral position is embedded in the independent Research Group “Criminal Law Theory” headed by Dr. Dr. Philipp-Alexander Hirsch. It is part of the Department of Criminal Law (Director: Prof. Dr. Tatjana Hörnle). This research group takes an interdisciplinary approach and is dedicated to the study of the normative foundations and functions of punishment and criminal law. Its researchers analyze criminal law and criminal procedure with regard to their underlying normative structures and principles, focusing on current challenges that arise in a similar way in different legal systems. The aim is to develop proposals for solutions to problems of criminal law that go beyond national legislation.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

• Eligibility:
  • You should have a strong academic background in law or practical philosophy and a keen interest in fundamental research in criminal law and interdisciplinary work. Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:
  • A university degree in law or philosophy with outstanding results.
  • Proven research excellence, as evidenced by a PhD with excellent results (preferably with the distinction “summa cum laude” or the highest grade in another grading system), publications in high-ranking journals or other equivalent research contributions.
  • Research interest and/or experience in analyzing the normative foundations and functions of punishment and criminal law; a particular interest in the program of the Research Group “Criminal Law Theory” is desirable.
  • Willingness and ability to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries and enhance innovative research approaches.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic, interdisciplinary and international research environment (the working language can be either German or English).
• Application Process And Further Information: Your application should be written in either English or German and contain the following documents in this order:
  • Cover letter including your research interests and relevant work experiences;
  • Research proposal (max. three pages);
  • Detailed CV;
  • List of publications;
  • Copy of the doctoral dissertation;
  • Additional publications (max. 2), if relevant to the application;
  • Transcripts of your academic achievements at university and, where applicable, work certificates.
• Application Link: CLICK HERE to apply
• Last Date to apply: 1st April, 2024

For More Information: 

For any queries contact Dr. Annika Hampel, Recruitment Officer (a.hampel@csl.mpg.de), or Dr. Dr. Philipp-Alexander Hirsch (p.hirsch@csl.mpg.de)

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