PhD Position in Law (m/f/d)

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PhD Position in Law (m/f/d)

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The Institute is a research facility established by the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. The Department of Social Law is devoted to basic research in the field of foreign and international social law. We are offering one PhD Position in Law (m/f/d) for the Doctoral Students Group “The Eco‑Social State”.

Tasks

The selected candidate will be part of a small group of doctoral students exploring the role of the welfare state in an era of ecological transformation. Dissertation projects may concentrate on questions of constitutional and/or administrative law, approached from an international or comparative perspective. The precise scope and methodology of each project will be shaped by the candidate’s own research interests, allowing for diverse investigations of how legal frameworks can support the emergence of an eco‑social state.

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Applicants are expected to hold an excellent degree in law that meets the doctoral admission requirements of the Faculty of Law at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. Full proficiency in English is expected and additional language skills are welcomed.

What we offer

Doctoral candidates receive doctoral funding contracts, which combine research freedom with social protection. They allow doctoral researchers to devote themselves to independent scientific work without any constraints. Funding contracts are for a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for another year. Research visits that fall within the framework of the doctorate can be supported. The agreed working time currently amounts to 39 hours per week. Payment is equivalent to a 65% position under the German TVöD-E 13 payment scheme and currently amounts to a monthly minimum of around EUR 3000 gross.

We offer attractive working conditions in a modern, well‑equipped institute with a global network. Our institute holds the world’s largest social law library and is located in the heart of Munich.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Qualifications

Your application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and qualifications, and (if available) a writing sample of 10–20 pages (e.g. a seminar paper, journal article or book chapter). Please apply through our online recruiting tool until 1 December 2025 to: