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University Assistant postdoctoral 

34 Faculty of Law  

Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2026 | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 12/31/2031

Job ID: 4890

There are many good reasons to conduct research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why approximately 7,500 academic staff members have chosen this university before you: They see themselves as individuals who need space for continuous challenges, international top-tier research, and academic excellence. At the same time, they enjoy freedoms and services that are not always guaranteed at other institutions. Would you like that too? Welcome to our team!

The applicant for this position at the Institute for Civil Law should have demonstrable, profound experience in research and teaching in the field of civil law, specifically in Austrian and/or German as well as European law. The applicant should aim to further develop these qualifications with the goal of obtaining habilitation in the field of civil law. We are a dedicated team working intensively in teaching and research on Austrian and European civil law. We offer flexible working hours, excellent training opportunities, a pleasant working environment, and an appropriate starting salary.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Active participation in research, teaching, and administration, which includes:

• • Developing or expanding an independent research profile
  • Contributing to research projects/scientific studies
  • Engaging in international publication and conference activities
  • Applying for projects and acquiring third-party funding
  • Preparing/completing a (publication-ready) habilitation
  • Independently conducting courses within the scope of collective agreement regulations
  • Supervising students
  • Participating in evaluation measures and quality assurance
  • Contributing to research, teaching, and institute administration

Requirements:

• Teaching experience
• Experience in contributing to research projects
• Publications in renowned, subject-specific media (peer-reviewed, depending on disciplinary standards)

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• International experience
• Experience in student supervision

This is part of your personality: 

• Doctoral/Ph.D. program (must be completed by the time of employment)
• Subject-specific expertise
• Methodological competencies
• Didactic skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent English skills (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in IT applications
• Teamwork skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years/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:

• Motivation letter
• Academic CV (including publication list, list of courses taught, and list of conference presentations)
• Description of research interests and plans/habilitation project (if applicable)
• Contact details of potential referees
• Submit your application via our job portal (click the "Apply Now" button)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sandra Zavadil-Muckenhuber

sekretariat.zoechling-jud@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 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: 11/14/2025