The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

Predoc (f/m/x) Position

 (Part-time employee 30 hours/week)

 (Office)

Your Tasks

• Participation in and coordination of international comparative legal projects (research focus: Austrian and European Private Law, Tort Law, Comparative Law)
• Independent research
• English and/or German publications and research presentations
• Submission of applications for projects with the EU, FWF or other funding agencies

Your Profile

• Completed master’s degree in law (preferably Austrian or German law), with above-average success
• Very good knowledge of civil law and adjacent areas of law

• Interest in a dissertation project in the area of comparative tort law
• Excellent knowledge of both German and English (oral and written); further languages desirable

• Experience abroad and/or ability to work in an international environment
• High level of commitment and motivation for scientific work
• Team player, organisational skills

Our Offer

• Interesting field of activity in an international environment
• Numerous voluntary social benefits
• Opportunity to work independently and develop personally
• An annual gross salary of € 39.855,69 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW).

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.