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 (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 30-hour/week (part-time), temporary position
Organizational unit::
Abteilung für Soziologie mit den Schwerpunkten Innovation und Digitalisierung
Entry date::
05/04/2026
Term from:
05/04/2026
Temporary employment to::
04/30/2028
Job Reference Number::
23140-2026-001853
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We are looking for a motivated research assistant to join us in the interdisciplinary research project “Assistive Technologies Lab (ATLab)” (funded by the State of Upper Austria and JKU, subproject led by Univ-Prof. Uli Meyer, Department of Sociology).
Job Duties::
- Collaborative contribution in the ATLab research project within an interdisciplinary consortium comprising sociology, computer science, and medicine, together with partners from civil society
- Qualitative empirical research into the socio-technical embedding, use, and impact of assistive technologies in different areas of everyday life
- Publication of research results in international journals
- Presentation of project results at scientific conferences
- Opportunity to write a dissertation as part of the project
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a completed master's degree (or equivalent, e.g., diploma) in sociology or a related social science discipline
- In-depth knowledge of the sociology of technology, disability studies, science and technology studies, and/or health sciences
- Expertise in frameworks such as socio-technical systems/constellations and/or implicit or experience-based knowledge
- Initial experience in qualitative empirical research (e.g., interviews, ethnographic observation, document analysis, or case studies) and very good knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Strong interest in the interrelationship between society and technology as well as inclusive, participatory technology development
- Very good knowledge of German and English (at least C1 level)
- Interest in and/or initial experience in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration as well as in project coordination and management
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
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date:
04/01/2026
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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.
Contact::
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Uli Meyer, T +43 732 2468 7753, E-mail: uli.meyer@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz