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Pre-doctoral University Assistant in Austrian and European Public Law at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Paid university employment with a gross base salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for recognized prior experience. Contract is for 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extended to 4 years if no non-renewal notice is issued within the first 12 months.

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Political Science
European Union Law
Law

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About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a pre-doctoral university assistant (Praedoc) position at the Faculty of Law in the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia Wutscher. The role is centered on Austrian and European public law, with research interests spanning public economic law, the law of the economic and monetary union, digital law, banking and capital markets law, budget law, sustainability law, fundamental rights, and the interaction between EU law and national law.

This is a PhD-level opening with a strong dissertation component: one third of working time is dedicated to dissertation work or other independent research. The position also includes teaching, research support, administrative tasks, student support, and the possibility to conduct lectures and examinations independently.

Eligibility highlights: completed diploma/master's degree in law qualifying for doctoral studies (or equivalent), proven interest and knowledge in Austrian and European public law, strong German and English skills (both at least C1), and good IT skills for legal writing and manuscript preparation. Experience in teaching, institute work, or international exposure is advantageous.

Employment details: 30 hours per week, starting 2026-11-01, with a 4-year contract structure. The advertised gross salary is EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, with possible increases for recognized prior experience.

How to apply: submit a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates, publication list, and teaching experience evidence if available via the University of Vienna job portal. Application deadline: 2026-10-04.

Funding details

Paid university employment with a gross base salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for recognized prior experience. Contract is for 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extended to 4 years if no non-renewal notice is issued within the first 12 months.

What's required

Completed diploma/master's degree in law qualifying for doctoral studies, or equivalent qualification, with focus on Austrian and European public law. Demonstrated knowledge and interests in Austrian and European public law, ideally with institute experience and/or teaching experience. Interest in the department's research areas, with a concrete dissertation topic idea or willingness to write a dissertation in one of the listed fields. Excellent German at least C1 and English at least C1; additional foreign languages are an advantage. Ideally some international experience. Good IT skills for preparing legal texts and publication-ready manuscripts. Ability to work independently, carefully, and in a communicative and team-oriented way.

How to apply

Prepare a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates, publication list, and proof of teaching experience if available. Submit the application through the university job portal.

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