At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 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 postdoctoral 

34 Faculty of Law  

Job vacancy starting: 10/15/2025  | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 10/14/2031

Job ID: 4561

There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 research assistants have chosen this university before you. They see themselves as individuals who need scope for continuous ambition, international cutting-edge research and scientific excellence. And they enjoy freedoms and services that are not a given at other institutions. Would you like that too? Welcome to our team!

Your personal scope:

At the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, you will join the team led by Prof. Ingeborg Zerbes. If you are interested in criminal law, academic work, independent teaching and preparing a postdoctoral thesis, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Prof. Zerbes' chair is an independent organisational unit of the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology and focuses its research on criminal law, criminal procedure law, fundamental principles of criminal law and fundamental rights, selected areas of commercial criminal law, European and international criminal law, and comparative criminal law.

As a postdoctoral university assistant, you will be involved in shaping the chair and, in addition to preparing your habilitation thesis, you will work independently in all areas of criminal law and criminal procedure law.

The contract term for employment is 6 years.

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• You will develop an independent research profile in the field of criminal law and criminal procedure law.
• You will participate in research projects and scientific studies in the field of criminal law and criminal procedure law.
• You will publish nationally and internationally and give scientific lectures.
• You will participate in scientific projects and in the acquisition of third-party funding
• You will prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation thesis.
• You will independently teach courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will supervise students and participate in the examination process for the module examination in criminal law and criminal procedure law and the criminal law section of the StEOP.
• You will participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance. 
• You will take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration at the institute and the faculty.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in law
• Outstanding dissertation in the field of criminal law and criminal procedure law
• Proven research expertise through publications and academic lectures
• Initial experience in research management
• Experience in organising scientific events and conferences
• Good teaching skills and experience in university teaching
• Excellent written and spoken German (C2)
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1)
• Team player with strong social and communication skills

What we offer:

Support: You will be given sufficient space and support to establish your own research profile and to consistently carry out your habilitation project. 

Networking: You will benefit from close ties to national and international science. 

Work-life balance: You will have flexible working hours and can also work remotely (partly) by arrangement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a professional team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 x per year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can take your professional experience into account.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

with the required documents

• Letter of motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae
• your list of publications
• a summary of your main areas of research (max. 1 page)
• an overview of your teaching experience to date (1 page)
• Contact details of references
• Proof of completed doctoral/PhD studies
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

Professor Dr. Ingeborg Zerbes and her team look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ingeborg Zerbes  

ingeborg.zerbes@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: 09/01/2025