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 Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 30-hour/week (part-time), temporary position
Organizational unit::
Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre
Entry date::
10/01/2025
Term from:
10/01/2025
Temporary employment to::
09/30/2026
Job Reference Number::
23940-2025-001336
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The position is limited to one year with the option of extension
Job Duties::
- Work with Univ.-Prof. Bernhard Kasberger, PhD on the DFG project “Strategic Uncertainty in Market Design”
- Conducting own research in (applied) microeconomic theory, in particular market design, with the interest in writing a doctorate in economics
- Methodological specialization in microeconomic theory and game theory. If interested, additional methodological specialization in experimental economics and/or structural econometric modeling
- Participation in the Institute's teaching in the field of (applied) microeconomic theory in German or English.
- The Possibility of Participation in the structured PhD program with courses at PhD level (more information: https://studienhandbuch.jku.at/uk794355140?lang=en)
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master's degree in economics or economics
- Interest in microeconomic theory, in particular, market design and game theory
- Strong methodological background in microeconomic theory, experimental economics, or structural econometric modeling
- Very good written and spoken English (level C1)
- German language skills are not essential
- Programming skills in Python or R or comparable programming languages are an advantage
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::
07/09/2025
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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. Bernhard Kasberger P+43 743 2468 7332, E-mail: bernhard.kasberger@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz