University Assistant postdoctoral

Universität Wien; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 51.000 - 61.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-life balance

Remote/hybrid options

Partial-year contract with fair salary

Internal training & coaching

Zusammenfassung

University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral university assistant in Roman law to join Prof. Meissel's team. The position focuses on developing an independent research profile and contributing to teaching and administration.

You will publish internationally, present at academic venues, and participate in grant applications. A Doctorate in Law and a strong record in Roman Law are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctoral/PhD degree in Law
• Outstanding doctoral dissertation in Roman Law
• Excellent language skills in German and English
• Experience in teaching and research in legal history

Aufgaben

• Develop an independent research profile in Roman law and related fields
• Contribute to research projects and academic studies
• Publish internationally and present at conferences
• Submit proposals and acquire funding
• Contribute to evaluation processes and administrative tasks

Kenntnisse

Roman law

Civil law

Teaching skills

Language skills

Research initiative

Ausbildung

PhD in Law

Outstanding Roman Law dissertation

Tools

IT skills

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Juridical sciences » Roman law Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 8 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...

University Assistant postdoctoral

34 Faculty of Law

Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Reference no.: 5949

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

As a postdoctoral university assistant, you will be part of the research team led by Professor Meissel.

The team of Prof. Meissel currently consists of 1.5 postdoctoral researchers, two predoctoral researchers, student assistants, and administrative staff.

We are committed to conducting first-class research and providing highly dedicated teaching.

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You develop an independent research profile in the field of Roman law, as well as in related areas of civil law, the history of private law doctrine, and comparative law.
• You contribute to research projects and academic studies.
• You publish internationally and give academic presentations.
• You submit research proposals and acquire third-party funding.
• You contribute to evaluation processes and quality assurance.
• You undertake administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD degree in Law
• An outstanding doctoral dissertation in the field of Roman Law
• Demonstrated research expertise and initiative, evidenced by international publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals
• Teaching skills and experience in e-learning, as well as IT skills
• Excellent language skills in Latin, Ancient Greek and English, as well as in at least one of the commonly used conference languages (Italian, Spanish or French)
• Excellent command of German
• A team player with strong social and communication skills
• Demonstrable academic interest and engagement (relevant seminars and presentations)
• A well-developed research profile with a clear focus on Roman Law
• Experience working with relevant sources of private law
• International presentation experience at academic conferences and forums in the field of legal history
• Knowledge of university procedures and structures
• International experience
• Experience in supervising students
• Teaching experience in Roman Law

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
• Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 (on a full-time basis) for a period of 6 years / 72 months increases if we can credit relevant professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!