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:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, six-year position
Organizational unit::
Klinische Abteilung für Pädiatrische Hämatologie und Onkologie
Entry date::
12/01/2026
Job Reference Number::
61071-2026-002187
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In recent years, the School of Medicine at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) has successfully established itself as an innovative center for medical education and research. With its modern medical campus located in the immediate vicinity of the Kepler University Hospital, the school offers researchers an attractive and productive environment for training, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Clinical Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (headed by Univ.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Olaf Beck) is part of the University Clinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and supports the innovative development of the School of Medicine. The professorship will initially be funded as an endowed chair by the Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid (OÖKKH).
This department is offering a position as a university assistant with a doctorate/PhD in the following area of translational, laboratory-based pediatric cancer research:
The Clinical Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (headed by Univ.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Olaf Beck) is part of the University Clinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and supports the innovative development of the School of Medicine. The professorship will initially be funded as an endowed chair by the Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid (OÖKKH).
This department is offering a position as a university assistant with a doctorate/PhD in the following area of translational, laboratory-based pediatric cancer research:
Job Duties::
- Establishment and further development of an independent research profile
- Research interests aligned with the department’s key areas of focus, such as cell-based therapies, therapeutic effector mechanisms, treatment resistance, and deep molecular tumor profiling for optimized personalized treatment strategies
- Independently leading innovative research projects as part of a team, including planning, method development, and experimental implementation, as well as analyzing and interpreting the collected data—the latter also in close collaboration with experts
- Contribute to the establishment and further development of the research infrastructure, and take the lead in organizing, coordinating, and managing the budget for laboratory operations
- Participate in infrastructure-related and organizational tasks
- Establish and maintain scientific networks within JKU as well as with national and international research institutions
- Presenting collected data at national and international conferences and publishing it in renowned scientific journals
- Exploring new interdisciplinary fields of research through collaborative projects
- Applying for and securing external funding, as well as leading independent research projects
- Supervising undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and PhD students
- Contributing to teaching and the further development of innovative teaching formats
Your Qualifications::
- The candidate must have a completed doctoral/Ph.D. degree in medicine, natural sciences, pharmacy, or a related field
- A track record of relevant, internationally recognized publications commensurate with the career level
- In-depth knowledge and/or research experience with a broad range of molecular biology methods in the fields of oncology, cell biology, and molecular biology. Previous experience with pediatric cancers is not strictly required
- Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating research projects, as well as in preparing and presenting research findings
- Experience in university teaching
- Previous success in securing competitive third-party funding would be desirable (though not a requirement)
- Very good English and German language skills are required (German and English at C1 level)
- Strong teamwork skills, a high sense of responsibility, and a collaborative work style
- An independent, structured, and goal-oriented approach to work, as well as a high degree of initiative
- Willingness to learn, implement, and continuously refine new scientific methods
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 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::
11/20/2026
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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. Priv. Doz. Dr. Olaf Beck, E-mail: orm.beck@web.de.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Olaf Beck, E-mail: orm.beck@web.de.
Location::
Krankenhausstraße
9,
4020
Linz