Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

EURAXESS Ireland; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus with good public transport

Educational opportunities

Research infrastructure

Dynamic research environment

On-campus dining and campus benefits

Job summary

Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a University Assistant in Accounting and Auditing. The four-year, full-time position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research topics in financial reporting and auditing while preparing for doctoral work.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Master’s in Social and Economic Sciences, possess strong knowledge of accounting and auditing, and can teach in German and English; the post follows the Austrian collective agreement and

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (Diploma or Master’s) in Social and Economic Sciences.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing and interest in pursuing these areas through further academic research.
• Ability to teach and communicate topics in accounting and auditing in German (C1) and English (B2).

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to the Institute’s research projects and pursue your own academic research questions
• You will develop and pursue your doctoral research project and establish an independent academic profile
• You will independently teach courses and contribute to teaching activities conducted in both German and English
• You will contribute to the continuous development of teaching and support the Institute’s administrative activities

Skills

Accounting & Auditing

Teaching in German & English

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma or Master’s in Social and Economic Sciences

Job description

Institute of Financial Accounting and Auditing

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Financial Accounting and Auditing Research Field Economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 25000-2026-002151 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a full-time, four-year position

Organizational unit:

Institute of Financial Accounting and Auditing

Entry date:

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number:

25000-2026-002151

UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

Are you looking to turn the knowledge and skills you gained during your studies into independent research, pursue a doctoral degree, and take on teaching responsibilities early in your academic career? Then this position at the Institute of Accounting and Auditing offers an excellent opportunity to take your first steps towards an academic career.

The position is particularly suited to graduates who have recently completed their Master’s or equivalent degree, or who will have completed their studies by the time they take up the position.

As a University Assistant, you will work on current research topics in financial reporting, financial statement analysis, international accounting, and auditing. You will contribute to ongoing research projects while also pursuing your own independent academic work. In this role, you will develop a research project that may form the basis of your doctoral dissertation and gain valuable experience in both research and university teaching.

Job Duties:

• You will contribute to the Institute’s research projects and pursue your own academic research questions
• You will develop and pursue your doctoral research project and establish an independent academic profile
• You will independently teach courses and contribute to teaching activities conducted in both German and English
• You will contribute to the continuous development of teaching and support the Institute’s administrative activities

Your Qualifications:

• Completed university degree (Diploma or Master’s) in Social and Economic Sciences
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing, combined with an interest in pursuing these areas through further academic research
• Ability to teach and communicate topics in accounting and auditing in both German and English (German: C1 level; English: B2 level)
• Analytical thinking, a meticulous approach to academic work, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with students

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)
• 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

11/02/2026

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. Roman Rohatschek, P [phone], E‑mail: [e-mail].