Job Description

Prof. Dr. Laszlo Goerke – IAAEU an der Universität Trier – Campus II, 54286 Trier

Job Opening

The Institute for Labour Law and Industrial Relations in the European Union (IAAEU) at Trier University invites applications for a

Postdoctoral Position (100%)

(wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in [m/f/d], payscale EG 13 TV-L)



We desire to fill the position by 1 November, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment is initially limited to a period of three years. An extension for up to three more years may be feasible, taking into account the regulations of the relevant law (WissZeitVG).



The IAAEU is one of the leading institutes in the field of Labour Law and Labour and Personnel Economics in Germany. The research of the Economics team focuses on labour market institutions and their consequences for market outcomes. We offer a stimulating research environment, support ambitious research projects, offer funding for research assistants, conference participation, as well as invitations of guests, and provide excellent opportunities for internal and external research cooperation. We regularly organise workshops and many of our former postdoctoral colleagues have taken up permanent positions (i.e. professorships) in universities in recent years. Accordingly, the IAAEU provides exceptional prospects for the next step in your academic career.



The successful applicant will contribute to the research output of the IAAEU focusing on the economic analysis of legal restrictions concerning labour. The position involves administrative tasks at the institute and offers the possibility to teach at Trier University in English and German. You

have a Master's degree and completed or are about to complete a Ph.D. in Economics or a related, relevant subject are interested in Labour/ Personnel Economics and the economic analysis of Labour Law are willing to cooperate in joint research projects have a very good command of the German and English language are ready to take an active role in a team of committed junior researchers, and have first publications in refereed, international journals.


Hiring requirement result from §57 (2,3) Hochschulgesetz Rheinland-Pfalz. The IAAEU is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Suitable candidates who are severely handicapped or treated the same according to §2(3) SGB IX will be given preference. For more information on the processing of your data, please refer to the data protection information for application procedures in accordance with Article 13 DSGVO on the university's website.



Please send applications (in a single PDF file) including a cover letter, a CV, a publication/ research paper and the names of up to two potential referees to Laszlo Goerke (

goerke@iaaeu.de

) who can also be contacted for further information. Please submit your application by 5 October, 2025, at the latest. Earlier applications can speed up the process. Please consult our website (http://www.iaaeu.de) for more details about the IAAEU and our work.