University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 01.09.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Civil Legal Procedure

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research and drafting of a civil procedural law thesis
• Participation in courses and own teaching
• Participation in research projects and independent research
• Participation in academic conferences and training events
• Supervision of students; organisational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Excellent degree from a diploma or master's programme in law
• Very good knowledge of civil procedure law and related subjects (in particular civil law, corporate law and labour law)
• excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• good knowledge of at least one foreign language (preferably French or Spanish)
• International and/or practical experience desirable
• Experience in academic work (possibly first publications and lectures) desired
• Systematic thinking and precise working methods
• High level of commitment and motivation
• Ability to work in a team
• Reliability and flexibility
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (2-3 pages)

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

18.08.2025 stating the code REWI-15247

Contact:

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.