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Universität Wien

Predoctoral University Assistant in Tax Law at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Jurisprudence

Funding

University assistant predoctoral employment at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10, increased with credited professional experience. The contract is announced for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended up to four years unless non-renewed.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Jurisprudence
European Union Law
Tax Law
Law
Teaching And Learning

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About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral position at the Faculty of Law, in the research area of tax law with a particular focus on tax-related legal issues, Austrian tax law, and European law.

The position is part of the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Caroline Heber and is intended to support research and teaching in tax law. The role includes participation in publications and academic articles, involvement in research projects and scientific studies, organization of conferences and meetings, project acquisition and external fundraising, independent teaching, student supervision, evaluation and quality assurance, and administrative tasks.

This is a predoctoral academic opening, suitable for candidates with an MA in law and strong methodological skills in jurisprudence. Applicants should have excellent knowledge of Austrian tax law and European law, good teaching-related knowledge, strong oral and written communication skills, excellent German, strong English, IT skills, and the ability to work in a team.

The post is based in Vienna, Austria. The announcement states a starting date of 01.12.2026 and an application deadline of 01.11.2026. The employment is announced for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended up to four years unless non-renewed.

How to apply: prepare a motivation letter, academic CV, list of publications, teaching evidence if available, a PDF seminar paper from the diploma program, and degree certificates. Submit the application through the University of Vienna job portal.

Funding details

University assistant predoctoral employment at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10, increased with credited professional experience. The contract is announced for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended up to four years unless non-renewed.

What's required

MA in law; excellent knowledge of Austrian tax law and European law; jurisprudential methods; knowledge of principles of teaching; very good oral and written communication; excellent written and spoken German; strong written and spoken English; IT user skills; ability to work in a team.

How to apply

Prepare a letter of motivation, academic CV, list of publications and teaching evidence if available, PDF seminar paper from the diploma program, and degree certificates. Submit via the university job portal using the Apply now button.

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