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 25,500 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::
Abteilung für Wirtschafts- und Organisationssoziologie
Entry date::
08/01/2025
Job Reference Number::
23120-2025-001320
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The Department of Economic and Organisational Sociology (WOS) of the Institute of Sociology at the Johannes Kepler University Linz is seeking to fill the position of a full-time university assistant for four years from 08/01/2025. Applicants must have a degree (diploma or master's degree) in sociology or a related social science subject. A specialisation in one of the following areas is expected: sociology of work, organisational and/or economic sociology, ideally with a connection to one of the current research fields of the department:
- Socio-ecological transformation of labour
- Labour relations in international comparison
- Migration and the labour market
- Care work
- Collective emotions in labour conflicts
- Hybrid work organisations
as well as a very good knowledge of sociological theories and a very good command of German and English (level C1). The post holder is expected to write a sociological dissertation in one of the department's core areas, teach on the Bachelor's degree programme in Sociology and participate in academic self-administration.
- Socio-ecological transformation of labour
- Labour relations in international comparison
- Migration and the labour market
- Care work
- Collective emotions in labour conflicts
- Hybrid work organisations
as well as a very good knowledge of sociological theories and a very good command of German and English (level C1). The post holder is expected to write a sociological dissertation in one of the department's core areas, teach on the Bachelor's degree programme in Sociology and participate in academic self-administration.
Job Duties::
- Writing a sociological dissertation in one of the research fields of the department
- Participation in research and teaching
- Participation in academic self-administration
Your Qualifications::
- University Degree in sociology or equivalent social sciences studies
- Very good German and English language skills (level C1)
- A specialization in Economic-, Organisational- and / or Sociology of Work and Employment
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 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 Deadline::
05/21/2025
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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.
Contact::
If you have questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Susanne Pernicka, P +43 732 2468 7722, E-mail: wos@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz