University assistant predoctoral

About the opportunity

The University of Vienna is seeking a predoctoral University Assistant to join the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Julia Told at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics. Starting in October 2026, the successful candidate will support research, teaching, and administration in the field of business law. A primary focus of the role is writing a doctoral dissertation in private business law, specifically in areas like corporate law, banking and capital markets law, or digitalization and private law. The position is advertised for a total of four years, with an initial 1.5-year term that extends automatically unless otherwise notified. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach courses, contribute to scholarly publications, attend conferences, and participate in professional development within an international academic environment.

Salary and benefits

• Monthly basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (pro-rated for 30 hours/week) with potential increases for experience.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Access to over 600 free internal training courses and coaching.
• International and fair working environment.
• Workplace easily accessible by public transport.

Who can apply?

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in law or business law.
• Above-average subject-matter knowledge in areas such as corporate law, banking law, or IP law.
• Excellent written and oral German skills.
• Very good English skills.
• Proficiency in standard IT applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Required documents

• Academic CV
• Letter of intent
• List of publications (if available)
• Proof of teaching experience (if available)
• Written considerations regarding the dissertation project (max. 5 pages) or a proposal
• Official certificate of completed master’s/diploma degree
• Final certificates (secondary school leaving certificate and university)

When to apply

• Application deadline: September 6, 2026
• Job vacancy starting: October 1, 2026

How to apply

• Submit your application including all required documents via the University of Vienna job portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Additional information

• The position is for 30 working hours per week.
• Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc).
• The contract is limited until September 30, 2030.
• The employment is initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extended to 4 years total unless a declaration of non-extension is issued within 12 months.