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

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Paid university employment as a pre-doctoral university assistant (30 hours/week) under collective agreement §48 VwGr. B1 Basic level. Approximate gross salary is EUR 3,776.10 based on full-time employment, with possible increase for recognized professional experience. Initial contract is four years, with an initial 1.5-year period and automatic extension to four years unless non-renewed.

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Political Science
Salud Pública
Constitutional Law
Medical Law
Law
Administrative Law
Teaching And Learning

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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, specifically in the Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law (Department of Medical Law, Prof. Karl Stöger). The role focuses on medical law with a strong foundation in public law, and it combines research, teaching, and academic administration.

This is a good fit for candidates interested in legal research, constitutional law, administrative law, and the broader regulation of health and medicine. The successful applicant will participate in research projects, contribute to publications and lectures, support students, help organize courses and academic events, and take part in the institute’s administrative work. A dissertation agreement is expected within 12–18 months.

Eligibility highlights: completed diploma or master’s degree in law; strong knowledge of legal dogmatic methods, especially in Austrian medical law and public law; excellent German and English; additional languages are an advantage; didactic skills are desirable; MS Office and basic Moodle knowledge; teamwork and communication skills.

Funding and contract: this is a paid university employment position, 30 hours per week, classified under the collective agreement as §48 VwGr. B1 Basic level (pre-doctoral). The approximate gross salary is EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, with possible adjustment for relevant experience. The initial contract is for four years, with an initial 1.5-year period and automatic extension unless non-renewed.

Application deadline: 22 September 2026. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and include a motivation letter, CV, transcript/proof of degree, publication list if available, proof of teaching experience if available, and a short outline of a dissertation project.

Funding details

Paid university employment as a pre-doctoral university assistant (30 hours/week) under collective agreement §48 VwGr. B1 Basic level. Approximate gross salary is EUR 3,776.10 based on full-time employment, with possible increase for recognized professional experience. Initial contract is four years, with an initial 1.5-year period and automatic extension to four years unless non-renewed.

What's required

Completed diploma or master's degree in law; sound knowledge of legal dogmatic methods, especially in Austrian medical law and public law; excellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of additional foreign languages is an advantage; didactic skills are desirable; computer skills including MS Office and basic Moodle knowledge; teamwork skills; willingness to contribute to research, publication, teaching, and administration; dissertation agreement expected within 12-18 months.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit a motivation letter, academic CV, transcript/proof of degree, publication list if available, proof of teaching experience if available, and an outline of a dissertation idea.

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