Full Professorship for Public Law and the Law of the United Kingdom and States of the Commonwealth of Nations Law (W3)

Organisation/Company Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Research Field Juridical sciences » Public law Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PR/005/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the Law Faculty for the Centre for British Studies

Full Professorship for Public Law and the Law of the United Kingdom and States of the Commonwealth of Nations Law (W3)

is available as of 1st October 2027.

The holder of this position (m/f/d) should represent Public Law in its entire breadth with a special research interest in the Law of the United Kingdom and the States of the Commonwealth of Nations Public Law in its interdisciplinary context.

The applicant will be expected to hold credentials in research and teaching in this area of law with a proven research interest which goes beyond the mere reconstruction of established laws and an interest in studying law in its social contexts. Furthermore, the applicant will be expected to take a leading part in teaching on the interdisciplinary MA British Studies programme.

The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the Berliner Hochschulgesetz.

In addition, evidence of outstanding teaching at university level, excellent and interdisciplinary research activity and international networks are requested, as well as experience with knowledge exchange. Language knowledge in English (C1) and German (at the time of application B2) is a requirement.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.

As a family-friendly university, we promote the compatibility of work and family life.

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Requirements

Research Field Juridical sciences » Public law Education Level PhD or equivalent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Law Faculty Country Germany City Berlin Postal Code 10117 Street Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Str. 60 Geofield