PhD Position in in the field of international law (m/f/d)

Uni Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 48 000 - 56 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Austria seeks a dedicated PhD candidate in international law. The role involves writing a dissertation, conducting independent research, and engaging in teaching duties. Candidates should have a diploma or master's degree, strong analytical skills, and fluency in German and English. The institution offers a progressive work environment with meaningful projects and competitive remuneration, including an annual gross salary of at least €52,007.20.

Leistungen

Access to healthcare services

Internal continuing education program

Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration

Diversity and inclusion practices

Flexible working time models

Qualifikationen

• Experience with participation in projects is desirable.
• Enjoyment of scientific work and dealing with students.
• High degree of personal responsibility and ability to cooperate.

Aufgaben

• Writing a dissertation in the field of international law and conducting independent research.
• Collaborating on the institute's research projects and assisting in development of funded projects.
• Co-maintenance of the homepage.
• Assist with supervision of diploma and master theses.
• Independent teaching and participation in examination tasks of the institute.
• Supervision of students.
• Participation in organizational tasks and evaluation measures.

Kenntnisse

Excellent doctrinal knowledge of international law

Excellent analytical and writing ability

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German and English

Ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams

Very good IT skills and experience in working with databases

Ability to meet deadlines

Ausbildung

Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of public international law

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Position in the field of international law (m/f/d)

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Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of international law and conducting related independent research


• Collaborating on and critically examining the institute's research projects and assisting in the development of third-party funded projects


• Co-maintenance of the homepage


• Assistance with supervision of diploma and master theses


• Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the institute/center


• Supervision of students


• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Qualifications

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of public international law


• Excellent doctrinal knowledge of international law


• Excellent analytical and writing ability


• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German and English


• Experience with participation in projects (desirable)


• Ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams


• Enjoyment of scientific work and dealing with students


• Very good IT skills and experience in working with databases


• High degree of personal responsibility and ability to cooperate
  
• Ability to communicate and work in a team


• Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.


• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.


• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.


• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".


• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.


• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least €52,007.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation and academic CV including grade transcripts


• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications


• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

About Us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Manuela Ruß I Tel.: [phone] I [e-mail]

INFORMATION: Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit an example of their written work (Master thesis) in advance per E-Mail.

Shortlisted candidates to be interviewed on January 13, 2026 (between 9.30-14.30) in person.