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University Assistant Predoctoral in Law, Civil Law and Digitalisation Law University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. Contract is 4 years total, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended unless non-renewal notice is issued within the first 12 months.

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

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Austria

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Keywords

Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Doctoral Studies
Law
Civil Law

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About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral position at the Faculty of Law for work with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Florian Möslein. The role is designed for a doctoral candidate who will contribute to research, teaching, and administration while developing and completing a dissertation.

This opening is especially relevant for applicants interested in law, civil law, digitalisation law, and interdisciplinary research on platforms, crypto tokens, and/or artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will support the establishment of the chair and take part in independent research activities alongside teaching and administrative duties.

Eligibility highlights: an above-average Master’s or Diploma degree in Law (or comparable qualification) that qualifies for doctoral studies; demonstrated knowledge and interest in civil law and digitalisation law; teaching and research-project experience; initial publication activity; conference participation; excellent German and English (C1); and knowledge of at least one additional foreign language. Teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are also emphasized.

Funding and contract: this is a paid university employment position, with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, plus possible increments for recognized professional experience. The contract runs for 4 years in total, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended unless non-renewal is issued within the first 12 months.

Application deadline: 10 September 2026. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and include an academic CV, letter of intent, summary of research interests/dissertation proposal, degree certificates, and any available evidence of publications, presentations, teaching experience, and references.

Funding details

Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. Contract is 4 years total, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended unless non-renewal notice is issued within the first 12 months.

What's required

Above-average Master’s or Diploma degree in Law qualifying for doctoral studies, or a comparable qualification; demonstrable knowledge and interest in civil law and digitalisation law; demonstrable interest in international and interdisciplinary research, preferably on platforms, crypto tokens, and/or artificial intelligence; teaching experience and experience in conducting research projects, with practical experience desirable; initial publication activity and experience presenting at academic conferences; excellent German and English (C1) and knowledge of at least one other foreign language; ability to work independently and as a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

How to apply

Prepare an academic CV and letter of intent, a summary of research interests/dissertation proposal, degree certificates, and if available a list of presentations/publications, proof of teaching experience, and references. Submit the application via the university job portal using the Apply now button.

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