Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) or University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position
Organizational unit: Institute of Structural Lightweight Design
Entry date: 12/01/2026
Job Reference Number: 135000-2026-002150
Positions as a university assistant holding a Diploma/Master's degree are limited to a duration of a four-year period. Positions as a university assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D degree are limited to a duration of a six-year period.
Job Duties:
- Research in the field of integration of mechatronic structural health monitoring systems for lightweight structures and development of associated measurement systems and sensors
- Support with acquisition and administration of third-party funded projects
- Academic teaching, including co-supervision of master's and bachelor's theses
Your Qualifications:
- Master or doctoral degree in the field of mechatronics or mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of and experience in the following topics: Strength of materials and structures, stability theory, finite element methods, CAD, structural design and lightweight design, composite materials, Measurement and Sensor Technology
- Very good command of German and English (spoken and written, level B2, include proof of proficiency with the application)
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 as a Graduate Teaching Assistant holding a Diploma/Master's degree and € 5,014.30 gross per month as a University Assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree (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: 10/16/2026
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. DI Dr. Martin Schagerl, P +43 732 2468 6661, E-mail: martin.schagerl@jku.at.
Location: Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz
