Research Associate

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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

Research Associate

34 Faculty of Law

Job vacancy starting: 04/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 25,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3652

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!

As a research associate you will complete the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Forgó and will collaboratively work in some of our research projects..

The focus of our research is on data protection, fundamental rights and European law.

Our Team Forgó currently consists of 2 post docs, 5 prae docs, 3 stud. ass./ E-Mu`s, 24 research associates and 1 administrative colleague.

As a team, we understand how to exchange informations about current topics and projects in project meetings as well as how to deal with each other in a respectful and cordial manner.

You actively participate in research & administration, which means:

• Participation in research projects/ in scientific studies
• Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and project meetings
• Participation in the department, teaching and research administration
• You can work on your dissertation and its completion, but this is not a contractual obligation
• You can hold courses independently, which is up to your personal preferences

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of law
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods
• Initial experience in the acquisition/ realization of (third-party funded) research projects is desired
• Excellent command of written and spoken English/ Good command of written and spoken German is a plus/ Good command of any other language is also a plus
• IT user skills: e.g. MS Office
• You should be a team player with high social skills
• Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research
• Interest in IT and digital media
• High willingness to travel is required

The duration of the contract upon employment is initially 12 months with the option of extension. There is flexibility in the number of hours, we offer 20 - 40 hours.

We are looking for up to two people for several projects. German language skills are required for one project, but not for the others. Interested candidates who do not have German language skills are therefore also welcome to apply.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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 3.714,80 gross per month (on a full-time basis, 14 times per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
• Master Degree/ Diploma
• List of publications
• Degree certificates
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Nikolaus Forgó

nikolaus.forgo@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

Data protection
​Application deadline: 03/03/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)