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University assistant predoctoral

19 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universität Wien
Research Field
Juridical sciences » Labour law
Juridical sciences » Social law
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
30
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 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 predoctoral

34 Faculty of Law

Startdate: 15.05.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited until: 14.05.2028

Reference no.: 1557

There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff before you have chosen this university. They see themselves as personalities who need room for manoeuvre for their curiosity and their continuous aspirations in order to be academically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team! 

The Institute for Labour and Social Law is one of the leading teaching and research institutions in Austria dealing with central problems of Austrian and European labour law and law of social security. The broad range of activities in research and teaching as well as access to a well-equipped library enable excellent academic training and personal development.

We are looking for a prae doc assistant (KV Verwendungsgruppe: B1) to support the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr Elisabeth Brameshuber. The employment relationship is limited to four years.

Requirements

Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant Praedoc you will complete the research team of Univ.-Prof- Mag. Dr. Elisabeth Brameshuber in the field of labour law and social security law. Besides your own research activities, you will take on tasks such as independent and supportive teaching of courses and examinations, supervision of students and support regarding research, organisational and administrative tasks.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

  • You will work on and finalise your dissertation. We expect you to finalise your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
  • You will teach courses independently to the extent required by the collective agreement.
  • You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
  • You will be involved in organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures.
  • You will take care of the continuation and support of international co-operations

This is part of your personality:

  • Completed Master's/Diploma degree in the field of law
  • Excellent knowledge of labour and social law (proven, for example, by a corresponding seminar paper or diploma thesis/master's thesis) or related fields of law (in particular civil European and constitutional law)
  • Special interest in European labour law and law of social security or at the interface with other legal fields 
  • First experience in academic writing and research methods 
  • Experience in e-learning 
  • You should be a team player with high social skills
  • IT skills: MS-Office
  • Excellent command of written and spoken German and English 

Additional Information

Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Excellent posibilities to reconcile work and private life.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3277,30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universität Wien
Country
Austria
City
Wien
Postal Code
1010
Geofield

Contact

City
Wien
Website
Street
Universitätsring 1
Postal Code
1010