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:
Research Associate with Master's/Diploma degree for a 30-hour/week (part-time), temporary position
Organizational unit::
Abteilung für Soziologie mit den Schwerpunkten Innovation und Digitalisierung
Entry date::
01/02/2026
Term from:
01/02/2026
Temporary employment to::
12/31/2027
Job Reference Number::
23140-2025-001615
Job Duties::
- Contribute to the interdisciplinary research project “SCODI – Sociotechnical Construction of Digital Identity” (funded by LIFT_C), led by Asst. Prof. David Seibt (PI, Institute of Sociology), Prof. Uli Meyer (Co-PI, Institute of Sociology), and Prof. René Mayrhofer (Co-PI, Institute of Networks and Security)
- Independent and collaborative research on digital identity systems in the EU, focusing on the perspectives of marginalized groups (e.g., undocumented migrants), using qualitative methods (e.g., expert interviews, document analysis, focused ethnographies)
- Close collaboration with project partners from computer science and civil society
- Design, implementation, and subsequent analysis of workshops and participatory makeathons with practice partners
- Development of sociotechnical scenarios and contribution to technology policy recommendations
- Publication of research findings in international journals
- Presentation of project results at academic conferences
- Opportunity to develop a dissertation within the framework of the project
Your Qualifications::
- Completed Master’s or Diploma degree in Sociology or a related social science discipline
- Excellent knowledge of qualitative social science research methods
- Strong background or keen interest in sociology of technology, science & technology studies, and social studies of digitalization
- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary context, particularly with partners from computer science and civil society
- Excellent command of German and English (at least 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 (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::
10/29/2025
:
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