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:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, six-year position
Organizational unit::
Abteilung für Soziologie mit den Schwerpunkten Innovation und Digitalisierung
Entry date::
10/01/2025
Job Reference Number::
23140-2025-001396
Job Duties::
- Collaboration on research at the Department of Sociology with a focus on Innovation and Digitalization (SID)
- Actively take part in research, as well as conceptualize and complete research projects
- Conducting independent research in the department's area of focus
- Prepare and supervise university-level courses in German and English
- Co-supervise Bachelor’s/Master’s theses
- Participation in the department’s general administration activities
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Sociology or a corresponding discipline
- Excellent knowledge of sociological theories and methods (demonstrated through publications)
- Expertise in one or more of the following sociological fields: sociology of digitalisation, technology, labour, and/or organisation
- Excellent German and good English skills (German level C1, English level B2)
- Demonstrable willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration with technical sciences, artistic design, and/or organizations from various societal sectors (e.g., business, public administration, etc.)
- Experience in teaching high-quality university-level courses
- Research experience (documented by existing publications)
- Communication and organisational skills and a willingness to be part of a team
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,932.90 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 Deadline::
07/02/2025
:
Interviews are expected to take place from July 8 to July 10, 2025
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.
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. Uli Meyer, E-mail: uli.meyer@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz