Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) an der Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg – Deutschland

Summary

The Helmut-Schmidt-University/University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg seeks a scientific staff member in the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences to support the chair of Civil Law, Commercial, Corporate, Economic and Tax Law. The role is part‑time (19.5 h/week), fixed‑term for three years, and remunerated under TVöD Entgeltgruppe 13. Responsibilities include assisting the professor with research and teaching, contributing 1.5 trimester weeks to teaching, handling administrative tasks, and participating in academic self‑governance. Candidates must hold a first state law examination or equivalent with at least a ‘vollbefriedigend’ grade and show interest in the listed research topics. The position offers benefits such as pension contributions, flexible hours, campus amenities, and opportunities for further qualification (e.g., PhD or habilitation). Applications are to be submitted electronically by 18 October 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
Position Type	Scientific staff (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in)
Discipline	Law
Research Area	Contract and liability law, financial instrument law, corporate law with accounting and tax aspects, comparative law (France or Russia), theoretical and practical foundations of legal reasoning, automated processing of legal information
Degree Required	First state law examination or equivalent (law degree)
Salary	Entgeltgruppe 13 TVöD
Funding	Salary (Entgeltgruppe 13 TVöD)
Contract Duration	Fixed-term, 3 years
Deadline	2026-10-18
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The position supports the chair’s research agenda covering fundamental questions of contract and liability law, financial instrument regulation, corporate law with accounting and tax aspects, comparative law (especially France or Russia), foundational legal reasoning, and the automated processing of legal information using language models. The staff member will contribute to ongoing projects, develop scholarly outputs, and may work on a high‑level legal monograph.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the professor in research and teaching tasks
• Assist in teaching with approximately 1.5 trimester weeks per week
• Perform general administrative duties and academic self‑governance activities
• Contribute to scientific qualification opportunities such as a PhD or habilitation
• Prepare and draft scholarly legal monographs

Required Skills

• First state law examination or equivalent with at least a ‘vollbefriedigend’ grade
• Interest in at least one of the listed research focus areas
• Ability and willingness to produce a high‑level legal monograph
• Critical thinking and willingness to question established views
• Accuracy, reliability, and commitment to thorough work

Who Should Apply

Applicants who have completed a law degree equivalent to the first state examination with at least a satisfactory grade, possess a strong interest in contract, liability, financial, corporate, comparative, or AI‑supported legal research, and are motivated to assist in teaching and administrative duties. The role is suitable for candidates seeking part‑time work and the possibility of pursuing a doctorate or habilitation while gaining experience in academic self‑governance.

Benefits

• Asset‑building benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
• Annual special payment
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Employer‑subsidised JobTicket (subject to eligibility)
• Access to on‑campus childcare facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Targeted personnel development and extensive training offers
• Low‑cost meals in campus cafeteria (three meals per day)
• Corporate benefits programme participation
• Occupational health promotion offers
• Free parking on campus
• Access to Bundeswehr car‑sharing service

About the Employer

Helmut‑Schmidt‑Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) is a German higher‑education institution that hosts the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. The advertised chair focuses on civil, commercial, corporate, economic and tax law and is led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Reiner. The university follows TVöD regulations and the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz for employment contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

18 October 2026

Is the position full‑time?

No, it is part‑time with a weekly workload of 19.5 hours.

What documents must be submitted?

Usual application documents in PDF format, referencing the reference number WiSo‑2826, sent electronically.