About this role
<style type="text/css">#jobreq_print_container div div div:first-child h2 { display: none; } </style> <p style="text-align:justify">At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an </p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>University assistant predoctoral </strong></h2> <p>34 Faculty of Law </p> <p>Job vacancy starting: 07/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) </p> <p>Limited contract until: 06/30/2030</p> <p>Job ID: <strong>5438</strong></p> <style type="text/css">.headerContent + div div div:first-child { display: none; } </style> <style type="text/css">.jobListingBodyTitle { display: none !important; } </style><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><strong>Your personal sphere of influence:</strong></h2> <p>As a university assistant Praedoc, you will join the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ernst Karner, currently consisting of one Prae Doc, one Study Assistant and one administrative colleague. You will be actively participating in teaching as well as in research and publication projects. Our focus is on civil law.</p> <p> </p> <p>The period of employment is <strong>4 years</strong>. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a non-extension declaration within the first 12 months.</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 future tasks:</b></h2> <p><b>You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:</b></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Participation in research projects</li> <li>Participation in publications / scientific articles / lectures</li> <li>Participation in and independent teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement</li> <li>Student support</li> <li>Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposia</li> <li>Participation in administration of the team, teaching, and research</li> <li>Completion of your dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 month is expected.</li> <li>Own scientific activities (especially the writing of a dissertation) are encouraged and supported.</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 diploma studies in law or master´s degree in law (with specialization in civil law, if applicable)</li> <li>Above-average academic performance, especially in civil law and other subjects of private law</li> <li>IT skills (e.g. MS Office, various databases)</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of German and good written and spoken English</li> <li>You are a team player with high social/communication skills.</li> <li>Interest in scientific work</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The following are advantageous:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teaching experience</li> <li>Experience in scientific work</li> <li>Familiarity with university procedures and structures</li> <li>Experience in the field of event organization</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> We offer flexible working hours.</p> <p><strong>Inspiring working atmosphere:</strong> You will be part of a team with excellent research infrastructure in a pleasant and friendly work environment.</p> <p><strong>Good public transport connections:</strong> Your new workplace is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport.</p> <p><strong>Internal further training & Coaching:</strong> We offer ongoing opportunities to broaden and deepen your skills. Participation in scientific conferences is supported and encouraged!</p> <p><strong>Fair salary:</strong> The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.</p> <p><strong>Equal opportunities for all: </strong>We are looking forward to welcome diverse personalities to our team!</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>It is that easy to apply:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Letter of motivation</li> <li>Curriculum vitae</li> <li>Degree certificates</li> <li>List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)</li> <li>Short concept for a dissertation project (if available)</li> <li>Application via our job portal</li> </ul> <p>We also warmly invite those who will not complete their studies until the exam week in June to apply.</p></div></div></div><h2> </h2> <h2><strong>If you have any questions, please contact:</strong></h2> <p>Johannes Fromherz<br>[email protected]</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><strong>University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://backend.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_personalwesen/Jobs_Recruiting/Dokumente/Universitaet_Wien_-_DSE-Succes-Factors__230523__EN.pdf">Data protection</a><br><strong>Application deadline: 06-16-2026</strong></p> <p> 07/10/2026 </p> <div id="jobCategoryToken">Prae Doc</div> <div id="alternativeApplyURLToken"></div>