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University 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 deadlineOctober 15, 2025
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Position Details (PhD Research Project)

Application deadline: 2025-10-15
Job Profile: University Assistant without Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52.007,20
Hours per week: 30
Temporary Employment: 4 years
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: 2025-11-03
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Civil Law, Foreign Private Law and Private International Law

Employees University of Graz

Your Responsibilities

  • Writing a dissertation in the area of Civil law, European private law, Company law, Comparative law, Private International law, and law and economics. An lnterest in a comparative law topic in the context of tenancy law is an advantage.
  • Participation in research projects of the team of Prof. Doralt
  • Teaching and participating in a support function in the teaching of the institute and Prof. Doralt
  • Exams and student support
  • Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

  • Completed master’s degree in law with excellent grades
  • Very good skills in civil law and related areas of law
  • Excellent knowledge and above-average academic performance, especially in the areas of civil law, corporate law and civil procedure law
  • Very good English skills (additional foreign languages are an advantage)
  • Teaching skills (desirable)
  • Comprehensive IT skills
  • Communication, organizational and teamwork skills
  • Resilience and problem-solving skills

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

  • Letter of motivation and academic CV
  • 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.

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

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Walter Doralt
[email protected] 

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.

 

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