About the opportunity
The Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law (Medical Law Department, Prof. Stöger) at the University of Vienna is seeking a predoctoral university assistant. The role focuses on medical law and requires a sound knowledge of public law. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months of starting.
Salary and benefits
- Fair salary: Basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (on a full-time basis), which may increase based on professional experience.
- Flexible working hours for better work-life balance.
- International academic team and a healthy, fair working environment.
- Access to over 600 free internal further training and coaching courses.
- Workplace with good public transport connections.
Who can apply?
- Completed diploma or master's degree in law.
- Expertise in (Austrian) medical law and public law, including knowledge of legal dogmatics.
- High ability to express oneself orally and in writing in fluent German.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Basic IT user skills, specifically MS Office and Moodle.
- Ability to work in a team.
Required documents
- Letter of Motivation
- (Academic) Curriculum vitae
- Statement/List of exam grades (Certificate of completed diploma or master's degree programme)
- List of publications (if available)
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
When to apply
- Application deadline: 09/22/2026
- Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2026
How to apply
- Submit application via the university's job portal using the 'Apply now' button.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Law graduates with a Master's or diploma and a specific focus on medical and public law.
- Candidates with excellent command of German and English for legal writing and oral communication.
- Individuals looking for an international academic environment with access to professional development.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is strictly on-site in Vienna.
- Candidates must be prepared to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months of starting.
- The position requires a strong grasp of Austrian medical and public law dogmatics.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a clear, funded path for a legal scholar to complete a doctoral thesis while working within a prestigious institute. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in medical law, providing both the time to research and the professional environment to gain teaching and administrative experience.
Our take
This is a highly recommended role for law graduates specializing in medical or public law who are ready to commit to a doctoral project in Vienna. Applicants without a strong foundation in Austrian legal dogmatics or those unable to work on-site should consider other opportunities.
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