Project assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

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  • University/Institute Name University of Graz
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Application deadlineDecember 25, 2025

Position Details (PhD Research Project)

Application deadline: 2025-12-25
Job Profile: Project Assistant without Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52.007,20
Hours per week: 20
Temporary Employment: ends 30.09.2028
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: 2026-02-02
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and Criminology Employees University of Graz

Your Responsibilities

  • Independent research in the field of Criminal Law and/or Criminal Procedural Law
  • Participation in research projects
  • Independent teaching and participation in teaching and examination tasks
  • Supervision of students
  • Assisting with organizational and administrative tasks

Your Profile

  • Completed diploma or master’s degree in law or equivalent university degree appropriate to the position
  • Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
  • Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research topics
  • Good IT application skills
  • Independent working style and high level of initiative
  • Communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

  • Letter of motivation and academic CV
  • Certificate of university degree in law

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.

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.

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

For administrative matters, please contact: Ulrike Brandstätter ([emailprotected])

For content-related matters, please contact: Univ-Prof. Dr.iur. Gabriele Schmölzer ([emailprotected])

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.

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date