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:

Assistent*in der Bereichsleitung Medizin an der Medizinischen Fakultät for a 30 - 40 hour/week (part-time or full-time), permanent position

Organizational unit::

Geschäftsbereich Medizin

Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

71620-2026-001966

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The School of Medicine at Johannes Kepler University Linz has quickly established itself as a leading institution and offers an excellent, forward-looking environment for teaching, research, and training in human medicine on its modern medical campus, located in close proximity to the Kepler University Hospital.
The Office of the Vice Rector for Medicine plays a key role in driving the establishment and ongoing development of the School of Medicine. To support the leadership of the School of Medicine, we are seeking a dedicated individual who will actively contribute to strategic and operational development processes. Your responsibilities will include, in particular, coordinating and overseeing space and infrastructure planning, as well as providing support for day-to-day operations. In addition, you will be independently responsible for planning, implementing, and managing projects, and you will participate in cross-faculty development processes.

Job Duties::

Preparation of decision-making materials, reports, and analyses
Supporting and actively contributing to processes related to the further development of the School of Medicine
Development and implementation of a forward-looking spatial concept for the School of Medicine, taking into account current requirements and long-term trends
Participation in and coordination of strategic development efforts, as well as the preparation of the intellectual capital statement
Professional support for the Medical Division management in their demanding day-to-day operations

Your Qualifications::

A college or university degree, or a comparable qualification, or several years of professional experience in an assistant or administrative role—ideally in the academic, public, or healthcare sectors
Experience in coordinating complex projects and in supporting strategic and organizational development processes
Interest in issues related to strategic spatial and land-use planning, as well as forward-looking land-use concepts
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities and maintain a clear overview even in challenging situations
A high degree of initiative, discretion, and reliability
Strong communication skills and a confident demeanor
Excellent proficiency in German and English (German: C1 level, English: B2 level)

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,450.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: IVa)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Educational and continual educational opportunities
Paid lunch break
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
Employee events
…and much more

Application due date::

07/02/2026

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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: Barbara Tiefenthaler, P +43 732 2468 3388, E-mail: barbara.tiefenthaler@jku.at.

Location::

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz