Fully funded Research Assistant Law Austria

University Assistant Predoctoral, Law

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA, Austria

Institution: UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA
Country: Austria
Position type: Research Assistant
Subject area: Law
Salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10
Hours: Part Time
Location: AT
Funding: Fully funded position

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About this position

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate: 15.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 14.10.2030
Reference no.: 6232

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,700 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant Praedoc you will complement the team of Univ. Prof. Dr. Brigitta Zöchling-Jud. You take over tasks e.g. as active participation in teaching as well as in research and publication projects. Our focus is on civil law.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

Participation in research projects
Participation in publications / scientific articles / lectures
Participation in and independent teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions ofthe cllective bargaining agreement
Student support
Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposia
Participation in administration of the team, teaching, and research
Completion of your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected. Own scientific activities (especially the writing of a dissertation) are encouraged and supported.

This is part of your personality:

Completed diploma studies in law or master's degree in law (with specialization in civil law, if applicable).
Above-average academic performance, especially in civil law andin the subsidiary subjects of private law
IT skills (e.g. MS Office, various databases)
Excellent knowledge of German and good written and spoken English.
You are a team player with high social/communicative skills.
lnterest in scientific work and European legal developments in private law including methodological references is expected.

Nice to have:

Publications or initial experience in scientific work and research methods
Familiarity with university procedures and structures
Experience in the field of event organization

What we offer:

The contract term for employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not issue a non-renewal declaration within the first 12 months.

Work-life balance: 30 hours, which can be distributed over 4 days a week.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Get off to a great start in your new job: the Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Letter of motivation
Curriculum vitae
Degree certificates
List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)
Short concept for a dissertation project (if available)
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If you have any questions, please contact:

Sandra Zavadil-Muckenhuber

sekretariat.zoechling-jud@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 10/04/2026

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