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HSF Meißen Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Public Governance and Tax Law

Two-year postdoctoral research appointment analyzing municipal fiscal equalization schemes, cross-border tax fraud detection, and electronic tax filing compliance.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Doctorate in public law, fiscal economics, or administrative science within 4 years
English language proficiency
German C2 proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Minimum three peer-reviewed articles in NVwZ, DÖV, or Die Verwaltung
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference contacts

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
60,000 to 65,000 EUR annual salary (TV-L E14 equivalent) plus civil service pension
Application fee
0 EUR
Tuition / joining costs
Not applicable (salaried university research and teaching appointment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
May 31, 2027 (Appointment starts October 2027)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Academy of Public Administration and Judiciary Meissen documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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