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Access to the largest specialised library in Europe, which has one of the most extensive collections on private law worldwide, and to a comprehensive range of German and foreign case law and literature databases,
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an excellently equipped workplace and comprehensive administrative and academic support,
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academic work at the highest level in an international research environment,
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generous opportunities for professional and personal development,
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flexible working arrangements, including options for mobile work, and support for reconciling family and career,
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transparent remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), including extensive social benefits and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (HVV Jobticket).
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities. Applications from people with severe disabilities are expressly welcome.
Have we sparked your interest? Please apply by 15 June 2026 with your complete and informative application documents:
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cover letter, CV,
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description of the research project (max. 2 pages),
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list of publications and, if applicable, other lists of courses and lectures,
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certificates: school and university degrees, employment references if applicable,
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a representative publication of approx. 20 printed pages (journal article
or a book chapter)
exclusively via our online application portal.
We look forward to getting to know you.
Max Planck Institute for Comparative
and International Private Law
Mittelweg 187
20148 Hamburg
www.mpipriv.de
