W3 Professorship in German Public Law, German and International Financial and Tax Law (m/f/x)

Organisation/Company Universität Trier Research Field Juridical sciences » Public law Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 1 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number P03/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity, and diversity. At the heart of its work is the individual and their relationship to society, law, business, and the environment. With more than 10,000 students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a vibrant academic community, and an open-minded working culture offer many opportunities to make a difference.

In Department V – Law at Trier University, the following position is to be filled as of 1 April 2027 with lifetime tenure as a civil servant:

W3 Professorship in German Public Law, German and International Financial and Tax Law (m/f/x)

The University is seeking a scholar who will represent the fields named in this call in both research and teaching across their full breadth, with particular emphasis on international tax law. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department’s legal education programme in the compulsory curriculum as well as in specialisation area 7, “German and International Tax Law.”

Experience in acquiring third-party funding is required.The ability to teach undergraduate courses in German is required. The ability to also teach these courses in English or French is considered an asset. Willingness to contribute to existing or future Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes within the Department is desirable.

The official duties associated with the position are set out in Section 48 of the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate (HochSchG). The formal appointment requirements are governed by Section 49 HochSchG. Reference is also made to Section 50 (5), sentences 5 and 6, HochSchG.

The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University follow a supervision concept that requires a high level of presence of academic staff on campus. Trier University is committed to increasing the proportion of women among its staff and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status pursuant to Section 2 (3) of Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB IX) will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are equal (please provide appropriate documentation).

If the requirements for appointment as a lifetime civil servant are not met, employment may alternatively be offered on the basis of a regular employment contract.

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