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 Pharmakologie

Entry date::

12/01/2026

Job Reference Number::

62030-2026-002169

Job Duties::

Cooperation at ongoing research projects
Execution of an independent research project at the intersection of pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology
Application and further development of 2D/3D TEM, CLEM, immunogold EM, cryo-EM, SEM, and FIB-SEM/volume EM, including sample preparation via high-pressure freezing (HPF) and cryosubstitution
Quantitative, morphometric, and statistical evaluation, as well as AI-assisted post-processing and analysis of microscopic image data
Participation in teaching and organisation tasks of the Institute – Mentoring of students in Internships

Your Qualifications::

The candidate must have a completed diploma/M.Sc. studies in a sector of biology, biotechnology, biophysics or similar
Solid knowledge of cell and molecular biology, as well as pharmacology and immunology
Interest in molecular, cellular, and pharmacological mechanisms - high level of motivation to master imaging and functional techniques
Knowledge of ion channel physiology, calcium signaling pathways, and the function of endolysosomal ion channels
Practical experience in electron microscopy: sample preparation, 2D/3D TEM, morphometry, CLEM, immunogold labeling, HPF, freeze-substitution, cryo-EM, SEM, FIB-SEM, or volume EM
Experience in fluorescence microscopy, CLSM, live-cell and calcium imaging, as well as electrophysiology/patch-clamp techniques
Solid expertise in cell culture and experience with molecular biological and biochemical methods, particularly Western blotting and ELISA
Experience in quantitative image analysis and statistical data evaluation, as well as knowledge of AI-assisted post-processing and analysis of microscopy image data
Very good English and German skills are a prerequisite (level C1)
Possess good interpersonal and communicative skills

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
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
…and much more

Application due date::

10/30/2026

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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: Kerstin Kremser, E-mail: kerstin.kremser@jku.at.

Location::

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz