"University assistant predoctoral"

University assistant predoctoral

34 Faculty of Law
Startdate:01.01.2026 | Working hours:30 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:31.12.2029
Reference no.:4931

Your future position:

As a predoc university assistant, you will join the team of Prof. Dr. Lena Foljanty, Chair for Globalisation and Legal Pluralism, at the Department of Legal and Constitutional History. The chair’s research deals with globalisation processes in law from a historical perspective. We are particularly interested in PhD projects on colonial and decolonial processes, colonial epistemologies, transculturality, and critical examinations of Eurocentric historiography. Projects that bridge the gap between historical and current challenges are also welcome, provided that they include a legal history aspect.

The duration of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment contract is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Your future tasks:

You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• You will be involved in research and publication projects.
• We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You will hold courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree or diploma in law or in a neighbouring discipline, e.g. history, social sciences, cultural and social anthropology (or equivalent qualification)
• Excellent command of English and/or German, ability to express yourself well in writing and speaking
• Knowledge of further languages for research on intercultural topics would be an advantage.
• You must be able to contribute to the chair's research and the department's teaching obligations.
• You should be a team player with good social and communication skills.
• IT user skills (MS Office, Moodle, Zoom)
• Preferably basic experience in teaching and in academic writing and research methods, as well as familiarity with the processes and structures of a university

What we offer:

Work-life balance: You will have flexible working hours and can work from home part of the time.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team in a casual working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We provide opportunities to continually expand and develop your skills.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (for full-time work) increases if you have relevant prior work experience.
Equal opportunities for all:We welcome every new personality to the team!

How to apply:

• With your academic CV /letter of intent
• With a summary of your research interests / PhD project proposal (max. 2 p.)
• Certificate of completion of your Master's degree / Diploma
• Proof of further qualifications where appropriate
• Via our job portal / Apply now button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lena Foljanty
lena.foljanty@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 12/31/2025