At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral 

 34 Faculty of Law 

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours: 30.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 08/30/2028

Job ID: 4341

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 new workplace:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the team around Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisa Isola and support teaching and research in the field of Roman Foundations of European Private Law.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

This is what you do:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Assisting in the preparation and execution of research projects
• Potentially applying for your own projects and securing third-party funding
• Participation in examination activities
• Assisting in teaching activities
• Independently conducting teaching activities in accordance with collective agreement regulations
• Providing student support
• Contributing to evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Supporting the organization and execution of meetings, conferences, and symposia
• Contributing to publications and academic articles
• Completion of a dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 months is expected
• Opportunity to write a dissertation
• Administrative tasks in research and teaching
• Engaging in international presentations and publications

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Diploma in the field of law
• Special interest in Roman Law, Civil Law, Comparative Private Law, and History of Private Law
• Above-average academic success (at least in the field of Roman and Civil Law)
• Very good IT skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken German as well as solid command of English and Latin
• Ability to work in a team and strong social/communication competence
• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Basic experience in academic writing and research methods
• Didactic skills / experience of working with e-learning  

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

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

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 3,714,80 (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 your scientific curriculum vitae
• With a letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests
• With your Diploma
• With your transcript of records
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Lisa Isola

lisa.isola@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: 08/12/2025