University Assistant – Doctoral Position – Universität Innsbruck

University Assistant – Doctoral Position – Universität Innsbruck

• Institution: Universität Innsbruck

• Academic Unit / Department: Corporate and Tax Law

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: REWI-15862

• Appointment Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term (4 years)

• Academic Rank / Level: University Assistant – Doctoral Position

• Salary / Remuneration: €1,888 gross/month, paid 14 times per year at 20 hours/week; increases to €2,832 gross/month, paid 14 times per year, upon increasing to 30 hours/week

• Location: Innsbruck, Austria

• Application Deadline: 17 September 2026

📋 Overview of Role

Universität Innsbruck is seeking a University Assistant – Doctoral Position in Corporate and Company Law, based within the Corporate and Tax Law unit in Innsbruck. The successful candidate will pursue a doctoral dissertation in Austrian corporate and company law while contributing to teaching, research projects, academic publications, conferences, and departmental activities. The position begins on 15 September 2026 and is offered for 4 years.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct a doctoral dissertation in the field of Austrian corporate and company law.

• Independently teach and contribute to innovative teaching activities.

• Conduct independent research and participate in corporate law research projects, including textbook development and contributions to legal commentaries.

• Publish independently in academic journals.

• Participate in professional development and academic conferences in Austria and abroad.

• Contribute to the organization of academic conferences.

• Participate in potential research stays abroad.

• Undertake relevant management and organizational tasks.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Completed relevant degree in Law or Business Law, including a Master's, Magister, or Diploma degree.

• Experience & Specializations: Strong academic interest in Corporate and Company Law; above-average grades in Corporate Law and Civil Law are advantageous.

• Research Background: A Master's or Diploma thesis in Corporate Law or a related field is advantageous.

• Professional Experience: Relevant practical experience in Corporate and Company Law is advantageous.

• Additional Interest: Interest in Construction Law is desirable.

• Language Skills: Very good German and good written and spoken English.

• Personal Skills: Ability to work in a dynamic team, commitment, resilience, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

• Dissertation Proposal: Applicants must submit written considerations regarding their proposed dissertation project, with a maximum length of 5 pages.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Working Hours: 20 hours per week initially.

• Increased Employment: Employment increases to 30 hours per week upon submission of the dissertation agreement.

• Initial Salary: €1,888 gross/month, paid 14 times per year, at 20 hours/week.

• Increased Salary: €2,832 gross/month, paid 14 times per year, at 30 hours/week.

• The remuneration may increase based on relevant professional experience.

• Flexible working hours.

• Family-friendly working environment.

• Attractive professional development and training opportunities.

• Paid lunch break.

• Meal subsidy.

• Additional university benefits and development opportunities.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / academic résumé.

2. Academic degree certificates and relevant qualifications.

3. Written dissertation proposal of no more than 5 pages.

4. Documentation of relevant academic or professional experience, where applicable.

5. Additional documents requested through the Universität Innsbruck online application system.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15917

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Matthias Baumgartner — matthias.baumgartner@uibk.ac.at

• ☎️ Telephone: +43 512 507 83211

• 📅 Deadline: 17 September 2026

• Application Reference: REWI-15862

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