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Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

University of Innsbruck
21 Nov 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Innsbruck
Department
Faculty of Law
Research Field
Juridical sciences ยป Private law
Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40 hours per week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Start date/duration

  • 01.03.2024
  • for 6 years, possibility of a qualification agreement


Job profile:

University Assistant with possible Qualification Agreement; Full-time (40 hours per week), Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Start: 1 March 2024 for 6 years; possibility of a qualification agreement:  Main Tasks

Independent research on the level of a Habilitation in the area of Austrian civil law        

Supervision and mentoring of students at bachelor, master and diploma studies level

(Co-)supervision of student theses

Teaching and grading of courses offered by the Faculty of Law in its own study programs as well as in study programs offered for other faculties

Raising and administering third-party funding

Participation in administrative tasks

Participation in third mission activities of the Faculty of Law    Required Qualifications

Excellent German language skills

Completion of a doctorate (PhD) in law with a thesis on Austrian civil law that was awarded the highest possible grade (publication of the doctoral thesis is preferred)

Relevant scientific achievements after the completion of the doctorate/PhD

Scientific contributions to Austrian and/or international publications recognized in the relevant scientific community

Lectures at Austrian and/or international conferences

Research experience in central areas of Austrian civil law

Relevant professional experience at a university or with another relevant employer after the completion of the doctorate/PhD

Excellent didactic skills and university teaching experience

Relevant mobility experiences during or after the doctorate/PhD phase

Experience in working with third-party funding (application, management)

Description of a postdoc research project at the level of a Habilitation in the area of Austrian civil law

Teaching concept; Desired: submission of teaching evaluations, publication of dissertation
Social competence; Ability to work in a team


Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:

https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13896

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For more information please contact the trusted representative for scientists with a disability at the University of Innsbruck, Dr. Adolf Sandbichler.

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Additional Information

Benefits

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/

Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Civil Law
Country
Austria
City
Innsbruck
Postal Code
A-6020
Street
Innrain 52

Contact

City
Innsbruck
Street
Innrain 52
Postal Code
A-6020