Position open at JKU, Linz as University Assistent

[Mathematics Education Researchers (MER) community]

University Assistent (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a 15-hour/week (part-time), six-year position

• Organizational unit: Abteilung für MINT Didaktik
• Entry date: as soon as possible
• Job Reference Number: 53010-2026-001948

Job Duties:

• Conducting research projects in STEAM and STEM education within international project teams, including project management and administrative tasks
• Researching the use of technology in education
• Publishing of academic articles
• Contributing to dissemination activities (e.g. webinars, workshops, conferences)
• Developing and delivering university courses and supporting the supervision of Master's theses

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a completed doctoral degree in a STEM field, STEM teacher education, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and data collection in educational research
• Very good skills in German and English (level B2)
• Experience in teaching with international setting
• Experience in writing project proposals (Erasmus/Marie Curie funding program)
• Experience in publishing in and serving as a reviewer for leading international peer-reviewed journals

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)
• …and much more

Application due date: 06/19/2026

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. Dr. Zsolt Lavicza, P +43 732 2468 6872, 

E-mail: st...@jku.at.Location:
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz

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