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At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 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 ...
University assistant predoctoral
34 Faculty of Law
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until:
Job ID: 6073
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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!
Your personal sphere of influence:
As a university assistant , you will complete the research team of Prof. Pöschl at the Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law and take over tasks like actively participating in teaching as well as in research and publication projects.
The focus of our research is constitutional and administrative law.
Your future tasks:
You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
You will perform administrative tasks in research and teaching.
You will assist with exams.
You will be involved in student support.
This is part of your personality:
A completed degree in law (Master’s degree or equivalent)
Excellent expertise in Austrian constitutional and administrative law
Teaching skills are a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent written and spoken German
Very good written and spoken English
Basic computer skills
What we offer:
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Duration of contract: 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.
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!
It is that easy to apply:
With a cover letter
With your academic resume
Summary of your research interests / dissertation proposal
Degree certificates
Through our job portal / “Apply Now” button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Magdalena Pöschl
[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 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: 08/23/2026
