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34 Faculty of Law
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 09/30/2030
Job ID: 5732
More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!
As a university assistant you will complete the research team around Prof. Dr. Christian Koller in civil procedure law. In addition to your independent research, you will contribute to publications and projects, hold independent and supportive courses, supervise students and be involved in organisational activities (conferences, symposia, etc.).
The employment durations 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 declaration of non-extensions.
You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:
You are involved in research projects and publications
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You participate in the organisation of conferences and symposia- .
You work on your dissertation and its completion.
We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months- .
You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement- .
You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
Completed Diploma in the field of la
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Very good academic record, excellent knowledge on civil procedure law (presentation of a transcript of records mandatory for applictation- )
Interest in academic writin- g
Experience in academic writing and with research method- s
A focus on civil procedural law is desirabl- e
Comprehensive knowledge in the conception, organization, and implementation of moot courts, particularly in the field of arbitration law, is desirabl- e
High ability to express yourself both orally and in writin- g
Excellent command of written and spoken Englis- h
Excellent command of written and spoken Germa- n
IT user skills: MS Offic- e
Ability to work in a tea- m
Knowledge of university processes and structures preferabl- e
- 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 part of a young, dedicated team researching and teaching in the field of Austrian and international civil procedure law in a healthy and fair working environment.
- Good public transport connection: Your workplace in the center of Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
- Internal further training and coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
- Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in our team!
- Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
With your scientific curriculum vita
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With your letter of motivatio- n
With your ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposa- l
With your diplom- a
With your transcript of record- s
Via our job portal / Apply now-button
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Christian Koller
[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: 06/14/2026
