Job Information
Organisation/Company: Graz University of Technology
Department: Institute of Spatial Design
Research Field: Architecture
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline: 17 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 1510 / 2026 / 9880
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Your Responsibilities
We are seeking an architect with a deep passion for architecture to teach within the Integral Architecture Chair. The university assistant will support students in the development of their architectural projects and play an active role in the preparation and organisation of all the Chair's courses.
In addition, the post involves the completion of a doctoral thesis within the Chair's key research areas.
Applicants should demonstrate sound knowledge of architectural design as well as a keen interest in exploring contemporary architecture through design and construction. The ideal candidate should be motivated to develop an independent line of research and have a strong interest in teaching in a design studio.
Your Profile
- A passion for architectural design. Experience in the conception, planning and realisation of buildings
- A good knowledge of architectural history and current architectural debates
- Experience in model-making
- Experience with various methods of representation is an advantage
- An understanding of architecture as a cultural practice that critically engages with current, socially relevant issues in conjunction with other disciplines
- Ability to formulate one's own positions and to embed design themes within the current architectural discourse
- Ability to establish links to architectural theory, architectural history and other disciplines and fields of knowledge
- Willingness to work within a trusting and respectful team whilst maintaining a well-organised and independent approach to work.
- Enjoyment of working with students and colleagues, as well as an interest in the further development of discursive teaching formats
Admission Requirements
- A completed Master's or Diplom degree in architecture or a comparable field
- A good command of German and English, enabling the candidate to deliver lectures in both languages
We Offer
- Interesting area of responsibility
- Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
- Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours)
- International training and teaching opportunities
- Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
- Family-friendly employer
- Subsidy for public transport
- University's sports program
- Shopping Discounts
- Workplace Health Management
- Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
- Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
- Safe and stable working environment
- Company pension funds
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
Equality Principle
Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.
Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
Organisational Unit
The Chair of Integral Architecture is held by the architects Elisabeth Hobiger-Feichtner and Franziska Singer. The chair focuses on architectural design in heterogeneous contexts. Its starting point is various architectural disruptions and their design potential in relation to the existing built environment.
About us
Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.
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Where to apply
Website: https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/363f3ed8-5f09-4363-87ad-8d06f67a2114/apply
Requirements
Research Field: Architecture
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Languages: GERMAN
Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Architecture
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- Interesting area of responsibility
- Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
- Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours)
- International training and teaching opportunities
- Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
- Family-friendly employer
- Subsidy for public transport
- University's sports program
- Shopping Discounts
- Workplace Health Management
- Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
- Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
- Safe and stable working environment
- Company pension funds
Website for additional job details: https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/363f3ed8-5f09-4363-87ad-8d06f67a2114
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Spatial Design
Country: Austria
City: GRAZ
Postal Code: A-8010
Street: Rechbauerstraße 12
Contact
City: GRAZ
Website: https://www.tugraz.at
Street: Rechbauerstraße 12
Postal Code: A-8010
Phone: (+43) 316 873