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

University assistant predoctoral 

34 Faculty of Law  

Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 3546

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Institute for Corporate and Business Law is looking for a university assistant prae doc with an interest in corporate law issues to support teaching and research. The Institute is part of the Faculty of Law. The Institute's task is teaching and research in the field of corporate and commercial law.
Place of work: Faculty of Law, Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Torggler, LL.M.), Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. The employment is expected to start on 03.01.2025.

Your future tasks:

• Cooperation in research, teaching and administration
• Participation in examination activities
• Contribution to publications/scientific articles
• Completion of a dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 months is expected
• Possibility of writing a dissertation
• Cooperation in and possibly independent holding of lectures to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement
• Participation in and possibly independent teaching of courses to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement
• Student support

This is part of your personality:

• Completed law studies (Master's degree or equivalent, e.g.: LL.M. (WU))
• Special interest in corporate law, possible dissertation in this subject
• Above-average academic success (at least in the field of civil and corporate law)
• Excellent computer skills (MS-Office)
• Experience in working with databases
• Very good written and spoken English
• Very good written and spoken German
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Didactic qualification
• Ability to work in a team

Advantageous: Experience in the university sector; business studies, economics or studies abroad

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna 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 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your academic CV/letter of intent
• With a summary of your research interests/dissertation concept
• Letter of motivation
• Letter of confirmation of completed Master's/Diploma studies
• List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)
• Degree certificates

Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

[[Bitomsky Andrea]]  

[[sekretariat.torggler@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 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.

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​Application deadline: 02/18/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)