Doctoral Researcher - Open Source Investigations in Human Rights (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Conduct doctoral research on a topic related to the focus areas of Unmasking Supply Chains: human rights protection in supply chains, corporate accountability, supply chain traceability, and open source investigations for human rights.
• Actively participate in the Supply Chain Investigations Lab and coordinate student research assistants, working in close collaboration with the other doctoral researcher, a technical expert, and the principal investigator.
• Participate in project‑related training activities, e.g., on open source investigations.
• Organise two thematic workshops with experts related to the project’s research areas.
• Present your work at academic conferences.
• Contribute to project‑related outcomes and publications.

Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree or equivalent in law, political science, or a similar discipline.
• Fluency in English; other languages are an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in human rights.
• Previous experience or training in open source investigations desirable.
• Previous experience related to the field of business and human rights desirable.

Additional Skills

• Openness to inter‑disciplinary and trans‑disciplinary work.
• Curiosity.
• Ability to self‑organise and self‑motivate.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV‑L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus.
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31.
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme.

Payment: TV‑L E 13 – TV‑L E.