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
34 Faculty of Law
Job vacancy starting: 08/03/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 08/02/2030
Job ID: 5677
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!
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.
As a university assistant , you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c. Paul Oberhammer.
The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
You are involved in research projects and scientific studies, pulbications and the organisation of conferences and symposiums
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We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months- .
You work on your dissertation and its completion- .
You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement- .
You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration- .
Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the field of la
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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 la- w
Knowledge of university processes and structure- s
Basic experience and interest in academic writing and with research method- s
Excellent command of written and spoken German and English (C1 Level- )
High ability to express yourself both orally and in writin- g
Didactic competence- s
IT user skill- s
You should be a team player with high social skills- .
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
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 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.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
With your scientific curriculum vita
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With your letter of motivatio- n
With your summary of reserach interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposa- l
With your list of publications (if available- )
With evidence of teaching experience (if available- )
With degree certificate- s
With your Master Degree / Diplom- a
Via our job portal/ Apply now - butto- n
Petra Peirleitner
[email protected]
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: 07/06/2026
