University assistant predoctoral

Your personal sphere of influence:

We are a highly dedicated team working intensively in the area of teaching and researching Austrian and international civil procedure. We offer flexible working hours, possibilities of further and continuing education, a pleasant working atmosphere and an adequate initial salary.

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c. Paul Oberhammer.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship 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 actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies, publications and the organisation of conferences and symposiums.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the field of law
• University studies completed with good success, particularly in the field of civil procedure, proven by results of examinations (presentation of transcript of records and grades mandatory for application), therefore excellent knowledge of Austrian procedural law
• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Basic experience and interest in academic writing and with research methods
• Excellent command of written and spoken German and English (C1 Level)
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• Didactic competences
• IT user skills
• You should be a team player with high social skills.