University assistant predoctoral (Faculty of Law)

University assistant predoctoral (Faculty of Law)

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them are scientists who conduct top-level international research and teaching. The Faculty of Law is seeking a pre-doctoral university assistant.

Faculty: 34 Faculty of Law

Job vacancy starting: 15.10.2026. Working hours: 30.00. Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc). Job ID: 5257.

What you can expect

The team of Prof. Sabine Kirchmayr-Schliesselberger is seeking a pre-doctoral university assistant starting in August 2026 to support teaching and research in the field of tax law, with a particular interest in issues relating to tax law. The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four 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 and administration, which means:

• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You participate in publications and academic articles.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• You are involved in the organisation of conferences, meetings and symposiums.
• You apply for projects and raise external funds.
• Independent teaching of courses defined by the collective agreement.
• You supervise students.
• You participate in evaluation activities and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality

• Master’s degree in law or an equivalent qualification completed.
• Professional competence: knowledge of especially Austrian tax law.
• Methodological competencies: jurisprudential methods.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching.
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing.
• Excellent command of written and spoken German.
• High command of written and spoken English.
• IT user skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

What we offer

Work-life balance: Flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work upon agreement.

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

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training and coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis with over 600 free courses.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 increases if professional experience can be credited.

Equal opportunities for everyone: The University of Vienna looks forward to diverse personalities in the team.

It is that easy to apply

• Letter of motivation.
• Academic curriculum vitae.
• List of publications and evidence of teaching experience, if available.
• Short doctoral project proposal.
• Degree certificates.
• Apply via the job portal using the Apply now button.

If you have any questions, please contact

Yvonne Egger: yvonne.egger@univie.ac.at

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity.

Application deadline: 30.09.2026