Working Student/Student Assistant (f/m/d) (9 hours or more/week) Publications and Research Training Unit

The Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law is looking for a

Working Student/Student Assistant (f/m/d) (9 hours or more/week) Publications and Research Training Unit

At the core of the Max Planck Foundation’s mission stands the provision of technical legal assistance to our partner countries (see: https://www.mpfpr.de). Through legal consulting and capacity building activities, the Foundation assists States endeavouring to develop their legal systems and strengthen their institutions. Alongside these different country projects, the in-house Publications and Research Training Unit is responsible for several publications-related output produced by the Foundation, and also offers training in editorial processes and academic legal research. This includes, for instance, the management of the Max Planck Yearbook of United Nations Law (UNYB), an annual scholarly periodical that deals with issues and activities related to the UN and current developments in public international law (see: https://www.mpfpr.de/publications/unyb/).

The Publications and Research Training Unit is looking for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in academic publishing, legal research support, and editorial processes across a variety of topics in public international law and comparative constitutional law. The main tasks will include but not be limited to, formatting and copy-editing of academic texts, identification of suitable peer-reviewers, conducting literature reviews for topics of interest related in public international law and undertaking preliminary editorial reviews of article submissions. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of legal research and publication processes, while enhancing skills in editorial and research work.

Our Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in Germany;
• Studying Law or Humanities with a focus on public international law or political science, or comparable;
• Proven interest in issues related to public international law and comparative constitutional law (preferred);
• High proficiency in English;
• Thoroughness and very good eye for detail;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of at least one style of legal citation (preferably OSCOLA);
• Previous experience with editing academic articles/texts (preferred);
• Diligent and reliable work ethic;
• Intercultural competence, commitment and flexibility.

We Offer

• Interesting and challenging tasks within an international environment;
• The opportunity of gaining an insight into the Foundation’s activities;
• Flexible working hours, which can be adjusted to your university lecture times;
• Hourly salary of at least 16.29 € (salary based on pay group 3 TVöD Bund);
• Regular salary adjustments based on the TVöD (Bund);
• Annual special payment;
• 12 vacation days (based on a two-day workweek) and 24 December + 31 December additional paid days off;
• Central location (5 minutes’ walk from Heidelberg Central Station);
• A pleasant working environment in a team that is looking forward to meeting you!

Please note: This job must be carried out entirely at the Foundation’s office in Heidelberg. Homeoffice or remote work is not possible.

Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our company culture. We welcome all applications regardless of age, religion, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Have we piqued your interest?
If so, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (resume, cover letter, certificates).

Application deadline: 1 December 2024

Your contact person: Tae Ohmura

Application

Please apply through our online application portal (https://www.mpfpr.de/careers/) stating your earliest possible starting date and preferred weekly hours of employment with reference to ‘Working Student Publications’ by 1 December 2024.