University assistant predoctoral

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics

Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 05/31/2030

Job ID: 5502

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant (Predoc), you will complement the research team led by Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Daniela Hohenwarter-Mayr, LL.M., at the Department of Business Law, Tax Law Division.

Our research focuses on Austrian and international corporate tax law. Learn more about us at:

Your future tasks:

You will actively contribute to research, teaching, and administration, which means: Participating in research projects and academic studies in the field of tax la

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Working on your dissertation and publications; we expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12–18 month
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Independently teaching courses in accordance with the collective agreemen
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Performing administrative tasks in research, teaching, and examination
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Supervising students writing seminar papers and these
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What you bring:

Must-have criteria:

Completed master’s or diploma degree in law and/or economics with a legal specialization at the time of employment (very good knowledge of the Austrian tax law system is required

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Excellent German skill
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Interest in the division’s main research area
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Ability to conduct independent academic wor
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Initial academic work in tax law (e.g., master’s, diploma, or seminar thesis) and teaching skills are an advantag
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Willingness to contribute to the division’s organizational and administrative task
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Strong written and oral communication skill
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Very good English skills (C1) and IT skills (MS Office
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Desirable: Familiarity with the Moodle learning platfor

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Prior experience working at a university research institution (e.g., as a student assistant or tutor
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A team player with strong social/communication skill
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Independent and reliable work styl
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What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

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 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 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Academic C

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Motivation letter (max. 1 page
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Proof of completed master’s/diploma degre
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Consolidated transcript
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Evidence of teaching experience and publication list, if availabl
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Apply via our job porta
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• For content-related questions, please contact: Daniela Hohenwarter-Mayr daniela.hohenwarter-mayr@univie.ac.at

If you have any questions, please contact:

Daniela Hohenwarter-Mayr

daniela.hohenwarter-mayr@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 05/07/2026