Job Information Organisation/Company: Johannes Kepler University Department: Institute of Digital Business Research Field: Economics Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country: Austria Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number: 24800-2026-002195 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 full-time, four-year position Organizational unit: Institute of Digital Business Entry date: 02/01/2027 Job Reference Number: 24800-2026-002195 Job Duties Independent research in the field of Digital Business Management and/or Digital Education with the aim of completing a doctoral dissertation Contributing to joint research projects of the institute Designing and preparing courses, particularly in the areas of digitalization fundamentals and Digital Business Management Teaching courses in German and English (Co-)supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses Contributing to the institute’s administrative tasks Your Qualifications Completed Diploma/Master’s degree in Social and Economic Sciences (preferably Digital Business Management or Business Informatics) or an equivalent qualification Intention to pursue a doctoral degree in Social and Economic Sciences with a dissertation in Digital Business Management or Digital Education Experience working on research projects Experience in designing and organizing digital learning offerings Motivation, social skills, teamwork and communication skills Excellent command of German and English (German at level C2, English at level C1) 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: 11/25/2026 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. Barbara Krumay, P +43 732 2468 5541, E-mail: barbara.krumay@jku.at . Location: Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz Where to apply Website: http://www.jku.at/career Requirements Research Field: Economics 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: barbara.krumay@jku.at Phone: +43 732 2468 5541


