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::
Abteilung für Umwelt- und Transformationssoziologie
Entry date::
01/15/2027
Job Reference Number::
23150-2026-002200
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On the one hand, the newly founded Department of Environmental and Transformation Sociology deals with the reciprocal relationship between society and the natural environment, which includes, for example, social metabolism, dealing with environmental problems, and debates about sustainability, energy transition, and environmental justice (classical environmental sociology). On the other hand, the department investigates how societies deal with the increasing transformation requirements of the global climate and biodiversity crisis (newer transformation sociology). The focus is often on how natural uses and environmental problems are mediated by the North-South relationship. It analyzes from an intersectional perspective the extent to which it has been possible to shape the desired transformation in a fair way, what unintended consequences and contradictions arise in the process, and how this affects internal and international inequalities.
Job Duties::
- Participation in and coordination of administrative and organizational tasks in the department and at the institute, especially concerning committee work, publications and knowledge transfer
- Conducting independent and collaborative research on sustainability and the challenges and asynchronies of socio-ecological transformation in different world regions
- Writing a habilitation thesis in the department's field of study
- Participation in the acquisition and implementation of third-party funding applications and research collaborations
- Assuming teaching responsibilities at the institute
- Presentation of scientific results at national and international scientific conferences
- Professional competencies in the field of environmental and transformation sociology, in particular debates on social inequalities and socio-ecological transformation
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a completed doctorate (PhD) and diploma/master's degree in sociology or a related social science discipline
- Professional competencies in the field of environmental and transformation sociology, in particular debates on social inequalities and socio-ecological transformation
- Solid experience in empirical social research and related methodological knowledge
- Ability to independently plan, carry out, and document research projects; initial experience with submitting grant proposals
- Experience with the submission of third-party funding applications
- Experience in university teaching and didactic competence
- Very good knowledge of German and English (level C1), knowledge of Spanish is an advantage
- Ability to work in a team and interest in international networking; international experience is desirable
- Interest in inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation; experience in cooperation with civil society actors is an advantage
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
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- Collaboration in a new department at the Institute of Sociology
- Collegial interaction
- Family-friendly and, on request, flexible working hours (by arrangement)
- …and much more
Application due date::
12/09/2026
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In addition to your cover letter and CV including a list of publications, please also enclose a two-page outline of a possible habilitation project with your application.
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. Annegret Tittor, P +43 732 2468 8251, E-mail: annegret.tittor@jku.at.
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. Annegret Tittor, P +43 732 2468 8251, E-mail: annegret.tittor@jku.at.
Location::
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz