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Job Information
Organisation/Company: Johannes Kepler University
Department: Department of Educational Research
Research Field: Educational sciences, Sociology, Psychological sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 20
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 53020-2026-002074
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), temporary position
Organizational unit: Department of Educational Research
Entry date: 09/01/2026
Term from 09/01/2026
Temporary employment to: 06/30/2027
Job Reference Number: 53020-2026-002074
Wir offerieren die Mitarbeit in spannenden, innovativen und international viel beachteten Projekten und die Möglichkeit, vertieftes wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im Bereich der empirischen Bildungsforschung mit einem hohen Praxisbezug. Sie sind Teil eines kollegial arbeitenden internationalen Teams von Forscher*innen in unterschiedlichen Qualifikationsphasen.
Job Duties:
- Teaching in the following degree programs: Secondary School Teaching, Business Education, PhD in Education
- Research in the field of educational sciences, particularly in leadership, quality management, and innovation (e.g., school quality, school development, diversity management/inclusion/migration, teacher education, educational leaders, educational management)
- Project Coordination/Management
- Organizing events for the academic, political, administrative, and professional communities
- Assistance with public relations, including media relations
Your Qualifications:
- Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree (in teacher education or educational science, as well as social sciences (sociology, psychology, empirical educational research))
- In-depth practical knowledge of social research methods
- Experience in college teaching is a plus
- Experience in evaluating and further developing teacher education is a plus
- Good knowledge of German and English (B2 level)
- Stylistically sound and audience-appropriate presentation of research findings for various target groups (policymakers, educational institutions, and the scientific community)
- Familiarity with a reference management software (Zotero) is a plus
- You work independently, conscientiously, and with precision
- You take initiative and communicate proactively
What We Offer:
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date: 08/21/2026
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Stephan Huber, P +43 732 2468 7254, E-mail: stephan.huber@jku.at.
Location: Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz
Where to apply
Website: http://www.jku.at/career
Requirements
Research Field: Educational sciences — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Sociology — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Psychological sciences — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Johannes Kepler University
Country: Austria
City: Linz
Postal Code: 4040
Street: Altenberger Straße 69
Contact
City: Linz
Website: http://www.jku.at/career
Street: Altenberger Straße 69
Postal Code: 4040
E-Mail: stephan.huber@jku.at
Phone: +43 732 2468 7254
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