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 25,500 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:
Scientific Project Assistant with a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree or a Master's degree/Diploma degree for a 20-hour/week (part-time), temporary position
Organizational unit::
Abteilung für Soziologie mit den Schwerpunkten Innovation und Digitalisierung
Entry date::
12/01/2025
Term from:
12/01/2025
Temporary employment to::
09/30/2027
Job Reference Number::
23140-2025-001564
Job Duties::
- Independent and collaborative research in the project "NaMoKi – Sustainable Mobility of Children and Adolescents in Central and Southern Burgenland" (Project Lead: Univ.-Prof. Uli Meyer; Funding Agency: FFG)
- Qualitative empirical research on the mobility of children and adolescents in Central and Southern Burgenland
- Design, implementation, and analysis of expert interviews and stakeholder workshops
- Socio-technical support and contribution to the development of an AI-based mobility concept
- Publication of project results in international academic journals
- Presentation of project results at academic conferences; further development of training concepts
Your Qualifications::
- Master's degree/Diploma or Doctorate in Sociology or a related discipline
- Excellent knowledge of qualitative methods in social research
- Strong knowledge of or high interest in socio-technical studies, Science & Technology Studies, and social science research on digitalization and mobility
- Research experience
- Excellent proficiency in German and English (C1 level)
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 gross per month as a Scientific Project Assistant holding a Diploma/Master’s degree and € 4,932.90 gross per month as a Scientific Project Assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree (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 Deadline::
10/15/2025
:
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.
Contact::
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Uli Meyer, E-mail: uli.meyer@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz