Project Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Euraxess; Graz; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 58.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Graz seeks a First Stage Researcher to contribute to European Private Law research projects and to support teaching and examinations at the Institute for European Tort Law.

The role involves cooperation in funded projects, supervision of students, and administrative tasks, with a focus on Austrian Private Law knowledge. Proficiency in German and English is required, and the position offers part-time work.

Qualifikationen

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in law with above-average success.
• Good knowledge of Austrian Private Law and associated areas of law.
• Excellent German language skills (spoken and written).
• Very good English language skills (another foreign language desirable).
• Enjoyment of academic work and working with students.
• Didactic competence as well as experience in supporting research and teaching (desirable).
• Communication, organisational and team skills.

Aufgaben

• Cooperation in the institute’s third-party funded and other research projects at the Institute for European Tort Law of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Graz (place of work mainly Vienna, partially Graz).
• Conducting of and participation in courses.
• Assistance in the application for research projects.
• Participation in examinations and support in student supervision.
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Law degree (Diploma or Master)

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Graz Department Centre of European Private Law Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 17 Sep 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 231 / 2026 / 2081 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Your Responsibilities

• Cooperation in the institute’s third-party funded and other research projects at the Institute for European Tort Law of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Graz (→ place of work mainly Vienna, partially Graz)
• Conducting of and participation in courses
• Assistance in the application for research projects
• Participation in examinations and support in student supervision
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in law with above-average success
• Good knowledge of Austrian Private Law and associated areas of law
• Excellent German language skills (spoken and written)
• Very good English language skills (another foreign language desirable)
• Enjoyment of academic work and working with students
• Didactic competence as well as experience in supporting research and teaching (desirable)
• Communication, organisational and team skills

We Offer

• 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 € 52,865.40 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

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV in German
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications.
• Proof of the language skills required by the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

*Option to increase to 30 hours per week by the cooperation partner.

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!

• 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.