OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

Predoc (f/m/x) Position

Job ID: ESR017DOC126

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

Predoc (f/m/x) Position  

 (Part-time employee 30 hours/week)

 (Office)

Your Tasks

  • Participation in and coordination of international comparative legal projects (research focus: Austrian and European Private Law, Tort Law, Comparative Law)
  • Independent research
  • English and/or German publications and research presentations 
  • Submission of applications for projects with the EU, FWF or other funding agencies

Your Profile

  • Completed master’s degree in law (preferably Austrian or German law), with above-average success

  • Very good knowledge of civil law and adjacent areas of law

  • Interest in a dissertation project in the area of comparative tort law
  • Excellent knowledge of both German and English (oral and written); further languages desirable

  • Experience abroad and/or ability to work in an international environment 

  • High level of commitment and motivation for scientific work

  • Team player, organisational skills

Our Offer

  •  Interesting field of activity in an international environment
  • Numerous voluntary social benefits
  • Opportunity to work independently and develop personally
  • An annual gross salary of € 39.855,69 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW).
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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The OeAW cooperates with NEBA and is a member of MyAbility in order to provide appropriate workplace structures, in particular for persons with disabilities.

Contact

Lisa Zeiler  |  Lisa.Zeiler@oeaw.ac.at
ESR | 1010 Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/