University Assistant Predoctoral, Law

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University assistant predoctoral

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate: 19.08.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 18.08.2030
Reference no.: 5869

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Iris Eisenberger, M.Sc. (LSE) is looking for a university assistant prae doc with an interest in innovation law issues to support teaching and research in the field of innovation and public law, starting on August 19, 2026.

The position is filled for a period of 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to a total of 4 years unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Support of the professorship (Innovation and Public Law) in research, teaching and administration
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Participation in student supervision and examination activities
• Participation in international and interdisciplinary research projects of the department
• Work on an existing dissertation or development of a dissertation project in the field of innovation and public law
• Participation in the administration of the institute and department and in evaluation measures as well as in quality assurance

This is part of your personality:

• Degree in Law (“Magister” or a comparable degree)
• Knowledge of Austrian public law in particular
• Interest in innovation law
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Ability and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and international team
• Independent and structured way of working
• Good organizational skills
• Good IT skills (at least MS Office) required

Desirable qualifications are:

• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience in scientific work

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Degree certificates
• Ideas for a prospective or existing doctoral project proposal and/or academic work
• List of publications (if available)
• Evidence of teaching experience (if available)

Please apply directly through the university's Job Center (using the “Apply Now” button)!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Iris Eisenberger

[email protected]

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 07/15/2026

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