Martina Melcher

University of Graz is advertising a Universitätsassistent:in ohne Doktorat (m/w/d) within the Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and International Private Law . The post is based in Graz, Austria, and is designed for an early-career researcher who will undertake doctoral research while contributing to teaching and departmental life. The role explicitly includes writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of civil law , alongside collaboration on research projects led by Prof. Melcher , especially in Austrian and European law of obligations and family law as well as international private law . In addition to research, the successful candidate will help teach courses, support examinations, assist students, and contribute to organisational, administrative, and evaluation tasks. This is a fixed-term 4-year appointment at 30 hours per week . The posting lists a minimum annual gross salary of €52,865.40 based on full-time employment, with potential overpayment depending on qualifications and experience. The position starts on 2026-10-01 and the application deadline is 2026-08-28 . Eligibility highlights include a diploma or master’s degree in law completed with above-average success, very strong knowledge of civil law and adjacent areas, especially European law , excellent German , very good English , and preferably another foreign language. Further desirable qualities include international experience, ability to assess other people’s work, didactic ability to teach in German, broad IT skills, and strong motivation for academic, independent, goal-oriented work. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the university’s web-based application tool . Required documents are a motivation letter and academic CV in German , proof of the required degree, and any required language evidence if the doctorate is not completed in the first language. The contact person named in the post is Assoz. Prof.in MMag.a Dr.in Martina Melcher, M. Jur. (Oxon) ([email protected]). This is a strong opportunity for a law graduate aiming to pursue doctoral research in a supportive academic environment with teaching, research, and institutional responsibilities at one of Austria’s major universities.

University of Graz is advertising a University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d) position in the Department of Civil Law, Foreign Private Law and Private International Law . The role is explicitly framed as a PhD-level opening , since one of the core responsibilities is to write a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of Civil Law. The successful candidate will join the research environment of Prof. Martina Melcher and contribute to research projects, particularly in Austrian and European law of obligations , family law , and private international law . In addition to dissertation work and research participation, the position includes teaching-related duties such as conducting and participating in courses, assisting with examinations, and supervising students. The role also involves organizational, administrative, and evaluation tasks. The position is based in Graz, Austria , and is a temporary appointment for 4 years at 30 hours per week . The announced annual gross salary for a full-time equivalent is € 52,865.40 , with possible overpayment depending on qualification and experience. Applicants should hold a completed diploma or master’s degree in Law with above-average success. Strong knowledge of Austrian private law and related practice areas, especially EU law , is required. The post also calls for excellent German language skills and very good English ; another foreign language is considered desirable. Additional preferred qualities include experience abroad, competence in evaluating others’ performances, didactic ability for teaching in German, good computer skills, a strong interest in scientific work, problem-solving ability, independence, focus, and strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. The application deadline is 2026-08-28 . Required documents include a motivation letter and academic CV in German , proof of completion of the relevant degree, and proof of language skills if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language. Applications must be submitted through the university’s web-based applicant tool .