About this role
<style type="text/css">#jobreq_print_container div div div:first-child h2 { display: none; } </style> <p style="text-align:justify">The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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</p> <p> </p> <h2><b>University assistant predoctoral </b></h2> <p>34 Faculty of Law </p> <p>Job vacancy starting: 08/03/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) </p> <p>Limited contract until: 08/02/2030</p> <p>Job ID: <b>5677</b></p> <p> <style type="text/css">.headerContent + div div div:first-child { display: none; } </style> </p> <p> <style type="text/css">.jobListingBodyTitle { display: none !important; } </style> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p>Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><b>Your personal sphere of influence:</b></h2> <p>We are a highly dedicated team working intensively in the area of teaching and researching Austrian and international civil procedure. We offer flexible working hours, possibilities of further and continuing education, a pleasant working atmosphere and an adequate initial salary.</p> <p>As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c. Paul Oberhammer.</p> <p> </p> <p>The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to <b>4 years</b> if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>Your future tasks:</strong></h2> <p>You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:</p> <ul> <li>You are involved in research projects and scientific studies, pulbications and the organisation of conferences and symposiums.</li> <li>We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.</li> <li>You work on your dissertation and its completion.</li> <li>You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.</li> <li>You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>This is part of your personality:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the field of law</li> <li>University studies completed with good success, particularly in the field of civil procedure, proven by results of examinations (presentation of transcript of records and grades mandatory for application), therefore excellent knowledge of Austrian procedural law</li> <li>Knowledge of university processes and structures</li> <li>Basic experience and interest in academic writing and with research methods</li> <li>Excellent command of written and spoken German and English (C1 Level)</li> <li>High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing</li> <li>Didactic competences</li> <li>IT user skills</li> <li>You should be a team player with high social skills.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>What we offer:</strong></h2> <p><strong>Work-life balance:</strong> Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. </p> <p><strong>Inspiring working atmosphere:</strong> You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.</p> <p><strong>Good public transport connections:</strong> Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.</p> <p><strong>Internal further training & Coaching:</strong> Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.</p> <p><strong>Fair salary:</strong> The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.</p> <p><strong>Equal opportunities for all: </strong>We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>It is that easy to apply:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>With your scientific curriculum vitae</li> <li>With your letter of motivation</li> <li>With your summary of reserach interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal</li> <li>With your list of publications (if available)</li> <li>With evidence of teaching experience (if available)</li> <li>With degree certificates</li> <li>With your Master Degree / Diploma</li> <li>Via our job portal/ Apply now - button</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <h2><b><span id="cke_bm_167S" style="display:none"> </span>If you have any questions, please contact:</b></h2> <p>Petra Peirleitner</p> <p>[email protected]</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify">We look forward to new personalities in our team! <br> The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the <a href="https://gleichbehandlung.univie.ac.at/en/">advancement of women</a> and <a href="http://diversity.univie.ac.at/">diversity</a>. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.</p> <p> </p> <h2><b>University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.</b></h2> <p> </p> <p><span><a href="https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_personalwesen/Jobs_Recruiting/Dokumente/Datenschutzerklaerung_JobCenter_EN.pdf">Data protection</a></span><br> <span><b>Application deadline:</b> 07/06/2026</span></p>