Project Assistant - Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)
University of Graz, Austria
- Institution
- University of Graz
- Country
- Austria
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Law
- Application deadline
- 30 September 2026
- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Job Profile: Project Assistant - Doctoral Candidate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52.865,40
Hours per week: 30
Temporary Employment: till 30.09.2028
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: 2026-11-02
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Public Law and Political Science
Your Responsibilities
- Preparation of a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of public law
- Independent research in the field of public law
- Participation in research projects in the field of public law and comparative law
- Holding and participating in courses
- Assistance with examinations and student support
- Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks, as well as evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Completed master's degree in law
- Very good knowledge of and particular interest in the field of public law
- Interest in comparative law in public law
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
- Knowledge of other foreign languages desirable
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Experience abroad desirable
Application Documents
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Letter of motivation and academic CV
- Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
- Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52.865,40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
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About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact
Mag. Anna Wohlmuth, M.E.S. I +43316 380 - 3370 I [email protected]
Andrea Rátkai MA, MA I +43316 380 - 3367 I [email protected]
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Apply directly to University of Graz
Emerging Scholars Council is not the employer and does not recruit for this position. It is advertised by University of Graz, and your application goes to them. We help students prepare and strengthen their applications.
Go to the official application page →Applications close 30 September 2026.