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::
Universitätsklinik für Neurologie
Entry date::
09/01/2026
Job Reference Number::
61140-2026-001971
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The University Department of Neurology is conducting research into how modern technologies and multimodal monitoring methods can help improve care for patients in the neurology intensive care unit. At the intersection of medicine, technology, and signal processing, we are working to better understand the complex (patho)physiology of the brain and its interactions with other organ systems.
The young and growing research group at the TT-Stelle – Transformative Health Care, which focuses on technology in medicine (led by Dr. Jeanette Tas), is seeking a motivated and talented doctoral candidate. The research group focuses on neurophysiology, cerebral autoregulation, multimodal monitoring, and precision medicine, and offers close collaboration with scientists, physicians, and nurses in an interdisciplinary and collegial environment.
This position focuses on the investigation of the (patho)physiology of the brain’s regulatory mechanisms. Key research areas include cerebral autoregulation, the interaction between the brain, cardiovascular system, and lungs, the autonomic nervous system, and electrophysiological phenomena that can be studied using EEG and multimodal neuromonitoring (e.g., spreading depolarizations). In this work, we analyze high-frequency multimodal monitoring data to identify new physiological relationships and understand how individual differences in physiology influence the treatment and outcomes of neurology ICU patients.
The goal is to gain new insights into the physiology of critically ill neurology patients and thereby lay the groundwork for future personalized treatment approaches.
The young and growing research group at the TT-Stelle – Transformative Health Care, which focuses on technology in medicine (led by Dr. Jeanette Tas), is seeking a motivated and talented doctoral candidate. The research group focuses on neurophysiology, cerebral autoregulation, multimodal monitoring, and precision medicine, and offers close collaboration with scientists, physicians, and nurses in an interdisciplinary and collegial environment.
This position focuses on the investigation of the (patho)physiology of the brain’s regulatory mechanisms. Key research areas include cerebral autoregulation, the interaction between the brain, cardiovascular system, and lungs, the autonomic nervous system, and electrophysiological phenomena that can be studied using EEG and multimodal neuromonitoring (e.g., spreading depolarizations). In this work, we analyze high-frequency multimodal monitoring data to identify new physiological relationships and understand how individual differences in physiology influence the treatment and outcomes of neurology ICU patients.
The goal is to gain new insights into the physiology of critically ill neurology patients and thereby lay the groundwork for future personalized treatment approaches.
Job Duties::
- Conducting a dissertation project in the field of neurophysiology and multimodal neuromonitoring
- Investigating (patho-)physiological mechanisms such as cerebral autoregulation, autonomic regulation, and brain-heart-lung interactions
- Analysis of (high-frequency) multimodal monitoring data (e.g., EEG, hemodynamics, respiratory signals)
- Planning, conducting, documenting, and evaluating scientific studies
- Independent coordination of the dissertation project
- Publication of research findings in international journals and presentation at national and international conferences
- Collaboration on interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and signal processing
- Participation in the research group’s infrastructure and organizational tasks
- Depending on your degree, participation in measurements in the intensive care unit may be discussed
- Publication of scientific findings in international journals and presentation at national and international conferences
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a diploma/master's degree in biomedical engineering, medical technology, medicine, physics, or a related field
- Interest in neurophysiology and signal processing
- Experience in analyzing physiological measurement data or monitoring data is a plus
- Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages
- Interest in academic research and in conducting a dissertation project
- Knowledge in the fields of neurology, neurocritical care, or neuroscience is a plus, but not a requirement
- Excellent English skills (at least C1 level); German skills at the B2/C1 level or a willingness to improve them in the near future
- An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
- Ability to work well with others and enjoy collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment
- Willingness to actively participate in research meetings, training sessions, and scientific conferences
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
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date::
07/15/2026
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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: Dr. Jeanette Tas, P +43(0) 57680 83 73041, E-mail: jeanette.tas@kepleruniklinikum.at.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Dr. Jeanette Tas, P +43(0) 57680 83 73041, E-mail: jeanette.tas@kepleruniklinikum.at.