University Assistant - Doctoral Position

🏛️ University Assistant Opportunity: University Assistant – Doctoral Position – Universität Innsbruck

• Institution: Universität Innsbruck

• Academic Unit / Department: Corporate and Tax Law, Innsbruck

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: REWI-15893

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

• Academic Rank / Level: University Assistant – Doctoral Position

• Salary / Remuneration: €1,888 gross/month (14 payments) for 20 hours/week; increases to €2,832 gross/month (14 payments) upon submission of the dissertation agreement and increase to 30 hours/week

• Location: Innsbruck, Austria

• Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

📋 Overview of Role

Universität Innsbruck is inviting applications for a University Assistant – Doctoral Position in Corporate and Tax Law. The successful candidate will pursue a doctoral dissertation in Austrian, international, or European tax law, while contributing to research, teaching, academic events, and departmental activities. The position starts on 15 September 2026 and is offered for a period of 4 years.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct a doctoral dissertation in the field of Austrian, international, or European tax law.

• Undertake independent research and contribute to tax law research projects.

• Prepare and publish academic articles in specialist journals in German and, where applicable, English.

• Contribute to legal commentary and scholarly publications.

• Independently teach tax law and assist with innovative teaching activities.

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

• Participate in the Austrian and international tax law research community.

• Take part in potential research stays abroad.

• Assist in the organization of specialist conferences and support the acquisition of research projects.

• Undertake relevant organizational and administrative tasks.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

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

• Experience & Specializations: Above-average knowledge of the Austrian tax law system; relevant professional experience in tax law is an advantage.

• Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in German; very good English skills are ideally expected.

• Research Profile: Strong interest in academic research, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for scholarly work.

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

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

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Initial Employment: 20 hours per week.

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

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

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

• Professional Experience: Salary may increase where relevant professional experience is recognized.

• Flexible working hours.

• Family-friendly working environment.

• Attractive professional development and training opportunities.

• Paid lunch break.

• Meal subsidy.

• Opportunities for participation in conferences and research stays abroad.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Online application through the Universität Innsbruck career portal.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant academic application documents.

3. Written dissertation proposal / research considerations of no more than 5 pages.

4. Additional documents requested through the university's online application system.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15893

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

• ☎️ Telephone: +43 512 507 83211

• 📅 Deadline: 29 September 2026

• Application Reference: REWI-15893

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