Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

Unist; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 38.000 - 46.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive campus environment

Educational opportunities

State-of-the-art research infra

Zusammenfassung

The Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. This four-year, part-time role (30 hours/week) is aimed at building a doctoral project in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.

Applicants should hold a Diploma or Master’s degree and demonstrate strong experience in cell culture, molecular assays, and 3D tissue engineering techniques, with good English and German skills (B2).

Qualifikationen

• Completed Diploma or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biology, medicine or related field.
• Solid experience in cell culture, especially handling primary cells.
• Strong knowledge of cellular and molecular assays and related techniques.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and histology techniques.
• Proficiency in molecular biology methods: qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry.

Aufgaben

• Establish and characterize hydrogels and drug-delivery systems for osteochondral tissue engineering.
• Culture 2D/3D cell lines, primary cells, and tissues; isolate cells from human tissue.
• Conduct cellular/molecular analyses (ELISA, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, histology).
• Participate in small-animal experiments following 3R principles.
• Develop and test 3D cell culture in hydrogels with scaffold structures.
• Culture cells long-term in hydrogels and scaffolds for tissue models.
• Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data; publish results.

Kenntnisse

Cell culture

Molecular assays

Confocal microscopy

Histology

3D cell culture

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Diploma/Master's degree in related field

Tools

GraphPad Prism

ImageJ

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 61060-2026-002082 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 30-hour/week (part-time), four-year position

Organizational unit:

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Entry date:

09/15/2026

Job Reference Number:

61060-2026-002082

A new tenure-track position in “Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” has been created at the JKU School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. To establish and further develop this research group, we are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate university assistant with a Diplom or Master’s degree to take on the following responsibilities:

Job Duties:

• Establishment and characterization of gradient hydrogels and drug-delivery systems for osteochondral tissue engineering, including release kinetics and degradation analyses
• 2D and 3D culture of continuous and finite cell lines as well as primary cells; isolation of cells from human tissue; microtissue culture; differentiation of cells into various lineages
• Conduct cellular and molecular analyses, e.g., ELISA, biocompatibility tests, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, histology and fluorescence staining, confocal microscopy
• Participation in small-animal experiments in compliance with the 3R principles
• 3D cell culture in hydrogels in combination with solid scaffold structures to develop osteochondral tissue models
• Long-term culture of cells and microtissues in hydrogels and solid scaffold materials in a knee bioreactor
• Analysis, interpretation, and scientific documentation of experimental data
• Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals
• Participation in national and international conferences and presentation of research findings
• Participation in teaching, including co-supervision of bachelor's and master's students
• Preparation of a doctoral thesis within the framework of the research project

Your Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a completed Diploma/Master’s degree in molecular biology, biology, medicine, biomedical sciences, or a related field
• Solid experience in cell culture, especially handling primary cells
• Strong knowledge in performing cellular and molecular assays
• Experience with confocal microscopy and histological techniques
• Practical experience in the fabrication and/or characterization of hydrogels
• Proficiency in cell and molecular biology methods, e.g., qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry, histology, immunofluorescence staining, and confocal microscopy
• Experience with 3D cell culture, cell-laden hydrogels, 3D bioprinting, or scaffold-based tissue engineering is an advantage
• Willingness to participate in preclinical small-animal experiments in compliance with the 3Rs
• Strong skills in data analysis, including image and quantitative data analysis
• Experience in a clinical–biological environment
• Knowledge of GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, MATLAB, etc., is an advantage
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style; strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
• Good command of English (level B2) and good command of German (level B2)

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
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

08/28/2026

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?

For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Eleni Priglinger, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .