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 20-hour/week (part-time), four-year position

Organizational unit::

Institut für Legal Gender Studies

Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

13100-2026-002171

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The Institute for Legal Gender Studies’ research and teaching focuses on legal protection against discrimination and violence, on the legal recognition of social diversity, and on the challenges the digital transformation poses for non-discrimination law. You can expect regular academic events, innovative teaching formats and a collegial and ambitious working environment with excellent opportunities for academic and personal development. Please note that our working language is German and applicants must have appropriate language skills.

Job Duties::

Participation in the research projects of the Institute for Legal Gender Studies
Independent research activities (especially dissertations) and active participation in scientific conferences
Independent teaching and co-supervision of scientific work
Support in administrative activities

Your Qualifications::

The successful candidate must hold a Diploma or master’s degree in law
Knowledge of legal gender studies, human rights and/or anti-discrimination law
Interest in (interdisciplinary) scientific research
Initiative and ability to work in a team
Very good German and good English skills (German level C1, English level B2)

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::

11/11/2026

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Please submit the form »Clarification of Academic Accomplishment (NEW)« along with your application. The form is available at: https://www.jku.at/fileadmin/gruppen/40/Studienerfolg-NEU.pdf

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. Elisabeth Greif, P +43 732 2468 3620, E-mail: elisabeth.greif@jku.at.

Location::

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz