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::

Institut für Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung

Entry date::

06/02/2025

Job Reference Number::

53600-2025-001198

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Please submit your application with a transcript of records and at least two meaningful qualification papers or seminar papers. The position may possibly be combined with a doctoral program in “Gender and Diversity Studies” in social sciences and economics.

Job Duties::

  • Active participation in the institute's research activities
  • Active participation in the teaching and examination activities at the institute, supervision of students
  • Active participation in the institute’s general administration activities
  • Independent research activities in the subject area of the institute
  • Independent teaching

Your Qualifications::

  • The successful candidate must hold a Master degree or equivalent in a subject area preferably in social or economic sciences, also subjects in the humanities/cultural studies will be considered
  • Possess expertise in the area of gender studies as part of social and/or economic sciences. Alternatively also gender knowledge from the hummanities will be considered
  • Expertise in the field of „Work and Gender“ and/or „Feminist Economics“ is an advantage
  • Experience and skills working with quantitative or qualitative empirical research methods
  • High scientific research potential
  • Excellent German and English skills (level C1)
  • A strong social skill set and personal commitment are required

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::

03/12/2025

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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::

For further information please contact Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Doris Weichselbaumer, P: +43 732 2468 3737, E-mail: doris.weichselbaumer@jku.at.

Exertion place address:

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz