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:
Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a full-time, four-year position
Organizational unit::
Institut für Unternehmensrechnung und Wirtschaftsprüfung
Entry date::
as soon as possible
Job Reference Number::
25000-2026-002151
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UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
Are you looking to turn the knowledge and skills you gained during your studies into independent research, pursue a doctoral degree, and take on teaching responsibilities early in your academic career? Then this position at the Institute of Accounting and Auditing offers an excellent opportunity to take your first steps towards an academic career.
The position is particularly suited to graduates who have recently completed their Master’s or equivalent degree, or who will have completed their studies by the time they take up the position.
As a University Assistant, you will work on current research topics in financial reporting, financial statement analysis, international accounting, and auditing. You will contribute to ongoing research projects while also pursuing your own independent academic work. In this role, you will develop a research project that may form the basis of your doctoral dissertation and gain valuable experience in both research and university teaching.
Are you looking to turn the knowledge and skills you gained during your studies into independent research, pursue a doctoral degree, and take on teaching responsibilities early in your academic career? Then this position at the Institute of Accounting and Auditing offers an excellent opportunity to take your first steps towards an academic career.
The position is particularly suited to graduates who have recently completed their Master’s or equivalent degree, or who will have completed their studies by the time they take up the position.
As a University Assistant, you will work on current research topics in financial reporting, financial statement analysis, international accounting, and auditing. You will contribute to ongoing research projects while also pursuing your own independent academic work. In this role, you will develop a research project that may form the basis of your doctoral dissertation and gain valuable experience in both research and university teaching.
Job Duties::
- You will contribute to the Institute’s research projects and pursue your own academic research questions
- You will develop and pursue your doctoral research project and establish an independent academic profile
- You will independently teach courses and contribute to teaching activities conducted in both German and English
- You will contribute to the continuous development of teaching and support the Institute’s administrative activities
Your Qualifications::
- Completed university degree (Diploma or Master’s) in Social and Economic Sciences
- Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing, combined with an interest in pursuing these areas through further academic research
- Ability to teach and communicate topics in accounting and auditing in both German and English (German: C1 level; English: B2 level)
- Analytical thinking, a meticulous approach to academic work, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with students
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 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 due date::
11/02/2026
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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.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Roman Rohatschek, P +43 732 2468 5901, E-mail: roman.rohatschek@jku.at.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Roman Rohatschek, P +43 732 2468 5901, E-mail: roman.rohatschek@jku.at.
Location::
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz