About the opportunity
The Institute of Civil Law at the University of Vienna, under Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Rabl, is seeking a predoctoral University Assistant. The role involves engaging in research projects and academic studies in civil law, completing a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months, writing and completing a dissertation, teaching courses independently, and performing administrative tasks in research and teaching.
Salary and benefits
- Base salary of EUR 3,776.10 (based on full-time employment), which may increase based on professional experience.
- Access to over 600 free internal further training and coaching courses.
- Inspiring working atmosphere within a healthy and fair academic team.
- Workplace with good public transport connections.
Who can apply?
- Completion of a law degree with clearly above-average results.
- High level of professional competence, methodological and didactic skills.
- Very good written and spoken German and English.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- IT user skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Above-average academic achievements, particularly in civil law and private law minor subjects.
Required documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic CV
- Brief concept for a dissertation project (optional)
- Publication list (optional)
- Degree certificates (optional)
When to apply
- Application deadline: August 31st, 2026
How to apply
- Submit the application via the 'Apply now' link on the official job portal.
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 graduate with clearly above-average results, particularly in civil and private law.
- Aspiring PhD candidate looking for a supportive team environment to complete their dissertation.
- Individual with strong communication skills and an interest in teaching courses independently.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires a commitment to completing a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- The role is on-site in Vienna, requiring relocation if not already based in the city.
- Applicants must demonstrate both professional competence and didactic skills for teaching.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is designed for a focused law graduate who wants to integrate their doctoral research into a broader academic career. By combining independent research with teaching and administrative tasks, it provides a comprehensive foundation for future work in legal academia or high-level legal practice.
Our take
Highly suitable for ambitious law graduates with a clear research interest; candidates who are not prepared for the rigorous dissertation timeline should consider the requirements carefully.
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