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:

Laborant*in for a 30-hour/week (part-time), temporary position

Organizational unit::

Institut für Anorganische Chemie

Entry date::

10/01/2026

Term from:

10/01/2026

Temporary employment to::

06/30/2027

Job Reference Number::

34800-2026-002104

Job Duties::

Performance of chemical syntheses in the area of inorganic and organometallic chemistry and catalysis
Design of novel hydrogenation reactions
Maintenance of lab and measurement devices
Introduction of chemicals data base
Ordering and purchase of chemicals and lab utilities
Maintenance and improvement of laboratory equipment
Support of scientific work for bachelor, master and doctoral students
Supervision of the lecture hall laboratory (HS10)/Supervision of (high school) students/apprentices and groups
Safeguarding the compliance with rules for safe working in a laboratory
Support and practical organization of the inorganic synthetic laboratory course

Your Qualifications::

Completed training as laboratory technician or graduate of HTL
Enthusiasm and interest in the synthesis of organometallic and inorganic compounds as well as ligand systems for catalytic purposes
high degree of self-initiative and innovative capacities
Readiness and motivation to learn preparative skills, especially for working under inert conditions
experience in the operation of autoclaves for conducting hydrogenation reactions
didactic skills in practical chemistry
Solid knowledge in NMR spectroscopy and GC-MS
Advanced application knowledge in IT
Excellent German and English skills (German C1, English B2)

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 2,759.20 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: IIIa)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Educational and continual educational opportunities
Paid lunch break
Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
Employee events
…and much more

Application due date::

09/16/2026

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Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung, welche zum "Kreis der begünstigt Behinderten" gehören, werden bei entsprechender Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.

Platz für Ihre Zukunft? Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung über unser Jobportal. Für inhaltliche Auskünfte steht Ihnen Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marko Hapke, T +43 732 2468 5570, E-Mail: marko.hapke@jku.at zur Verfügung.

Location::

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz