Matthias Lehmann
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Pre-Doctoral University Assistant in Private International Law and International Business Law University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
International Business
Funding
Paid university employment as a pre-doctoral university assistant at the University of Vienna. Basic salary is EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on full-time employment, with possible increase for credited professional experience. Contract starts at 30 hours/week and is announced for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then extendable.
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is advertising a Pre-Doctoral University Assistant position at the Faculty of Law for a candidate with a strong interest in Private International Law, Comparative Law, and International Business Law. The role supports teaching, research, and administration in the team of Matthias Lehmann.
This is a doctoral-level opening (prae doc) rather than a postdoctoral or master’s scholarship. The successful applicant is expected to work on a dissertation project and to finalise the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months. The position also involves publications, participation in research projects, conference organisation, student supervision, and independent teaching.
Eligibility highlights: completed master’s degree in law or equivalent qualification; knowledge of private international law, comparative private law, or banking and capital markets law; legal methodology; strong written and oral communication skills; excellent English; additional languages and IT skills are advantageous; teamwork ability and teaching skills are valued.
Funding and employment: this is a paid university employment contract, not a scholarship. The salary is EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on full-time employment, with possible adjustment for relevant professional experience. The appointment is for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then extendable under the stated conditions.
Application deadline: 13 September 2026. Applicants should submit a motivation letter, academic CV, degree certificates, publication list, evidence of teaching experience if applicable, and a short doctoral project proposal via the University of Vienna application portal.
Funding details
Paid university employment as a pre-doctoral university assistant at the University of Vienna. Basic salary is EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on full-time employment, with possible increase for credited professional experience. Contract starts at 30 hours/week and is announced for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then extendable.
What's required
Master’s degree in law or an equivalent qualification completed; knowledge of Private International Law, Comparative Private Law, or Banking and Capital Markets Law; competence in legal methodology; teaching skills are an asset; excellent oral and written expression; excellent written and spoken English; further languages are an asset; IT user skills; ability to work in a team; applicant should be able to finalise the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
How to apply
Prepare a letter of motivation, academic CV, degree certificates, list of publications, evidence of teaching experience if applicable, and a short doctoral project proposal. Submit the application through the University of Vienna job portal before the deadline.
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