Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 38.000 - 46.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master's degree required) for a 20-hour/week part-time, temporary position in the Socio-Ecological Transformation Lab. The role offers involvement in independent research and teaching activities within an interdisciplinary setting.

Located at JKU Linz, the position includes potential for third-party funded projects, collaboration with the Institute for Comprehensive Analysis of the Economy, and

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Political Economy, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Economics, or related field.
• Initial research experience (preferably with publications).
• Willingness to engage in inter-/transdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Qualitative or quantitative methodological competence (mixed methods preferred).
• Active engagement in scientific communities.
• Very good German and English language skills (B2+).

Aufgaben

• Independent research activities within the Lab and in cooperation with the Institute for Comprehensive Analysis of the Economy at JKU.
• Focus on socio-ecological transformation dimensions (socioeconomic, ecological, global inequality).
• Contribute to organizational development and knowledge transfer of the Lab.
• Design, prepare, and conduct courses.
• Initiate third-party funded projects and consolidate strategic partnerships.
• Participate in academic self-administration.
• Opportunity to work toward a doctoral dissertation.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Political Economy / Socioeconomics / Economics / Sociology

Research experience (initial)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Qualitative & quantitative methods

German language (B2+)

English language (B2+)

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Socio-Ecological Transformation Lab Research Field Economics » Political economy Economics Sociology Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 23 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 55030-2026-002107 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 20-hour/week (part-time), temporary position

Organizational unit:

Socio-Ecological Transformation Lab

Entry date:

10/01/2026

Term from

10/01/2026

Temporary employment to:

12/31/2028

Job Reference Number:

55030-2026-002107

Possibility of increasing the position through third-party funding.

Job Duties:

• Independent research activities within the research field of the interdisciplinary Lab and in cooperation with the Institute for Comprehensive Analysis of the Economy at JKU
• Focus on dimensions of socio-ecological transformation (e.g., socioeconomic, ecological, global inequality)
• Contributing to the organizational development and knowledge transfer of the Lab
• Designing, preparing, and conducting courses
• Contributing to the initiation of third-party funded projects and the consolidation of strategic partnerships
• Participation in academic self-administration
• Opportunity to work on a doctoral dissertation

Your Qualifications:

• Excellent or very good Master's degree in Political Economy, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Economics, or a related field
• Initial research experience (preferably evidenced by completed publication projects)
• Willingness to engage in inter- and transdisciplinary research collaborations
• Qualitative or quantitative methodological competence in the areas mentioned above (mixed methods preferred)
• Active engagement in scientific communities
• Very good German and English language skills (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
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

09/23/2026

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.

For further information, please contact: MMag. Dr. Stephan Pühringer, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail].