Professor of Corporate Law and European Business Law

Job Description

The professorship forms part of the strategic positioning of the Faculty of Law, which encompasses the following objectives: innovation, interdisciplinarity and internationalisation. With this professorship, the faculty is strengthening its visibility in the field of corporate law in the broader sense, including its EU and international aspects. The successful candidate will comprehensively be responsible for Austrian, European and international corporate law in the broadest sense in research and teaching; a focus on Southeast Europe is preferred. The research focuses on general company law and corporate law, each including their EU and international aspects, whilst paying particular attention to the interfaces with related areas of law and disciplines. Specialist expertise, for example in antitrust law, unfair competition law, intellectual property law, banking and capital markets law, European or international commercial law, or accounting law, is preferred. The professorship is expected to attract third-party funds for national and international research projects and will contribute to the university’s and faculty’s core research areas.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in the field of corporate law
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Successful acquisition of subject-specific projects; in particular, competitive third-party funding
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Broad grounding (proven by academic publications) in Austrian company law or commercial law
• Experience in presenting papers (in Austria and abroad)
• Network within the academic community
• Experience with and willingness to actively participate in the various responsibilities covered by the university’s self-administration
• Very good knowledge of German in speaking and writing; very good knowledge of English in speaking and writing
• Willingness to contribute to the Fields of Excellence of the University of Graz
• Willingness to participate in the faculty’s doctoral programmes

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with a description of your academic career
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Presentation of teaching to date
• List of previous research projects and collaborations
• Description of future research intentions
• List of your five most important publications

Please submit your application documents in German.

We Offer

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 93,986.20 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Hearings

Planned dates of the applicant`s presentation: January 26, 2027

About us

At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

Contact

Prof. Johannes Zollner ([email protected])

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.