Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master) or University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

Johannes Kepler University; Österreich; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus dining

Continual educational opportunities

State-of-the-art research infra

Dynamic research environment

Good public transport connections

Job summary

Johannes Kepler University in Linz invites applications for a full-time, temporary Graduate Teaching Assistant or University Assistant to join the Institute of Structural Lightweight Design. The role involves research in mechatronics for lightweight structures, teaching duties, and supervision of theses.

Salary starts at €3,776.10 gross per month for Diploma/Master level and rises to €5,014.30 for Doctorate level, with 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Master or doctoral degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge in strength of materials, stability theory, FEM, CAD, lightweight design and composite materials.
• Fluent German and English (B2) with proficiency proof in the application.

Responsibilities

• Research in integration of mechatronic SHM systems for lightweight structures and development of measurement systems and sensors.
• Support with acquisition and administration of third-party funded projects.
• Academic teaching with co-supervision of master’s and bachelor’s theses.

Skills

Master/PhD degree in mechatronics or M

Strength of materials & structures

Stability theory

Finite element methods

CAD

Lightweight design & composites

Measurement & sensor technology

German & English proficiency (B2)

Education

Master's degree in mechatronics or mechanical engineering

Doctorate/ PhD in mechatronics or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

Finite element software

Measurement equipment

Job description

Institute of Structural Lightweight Design

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Structural Lightweight Design Research Field Engineering > Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 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 135000-2026-002150 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) or University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position

Organizational unit

Institute of Structural Lightweight Design

Entry date

12/01/2026

Job Reference Number

135000-2026-002150

Positions as a university assistant holding a Diploma/Master's degree are limited to a duration of a four-year period.
Positions as a university assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D degree are limited to a duration of a six-year period.

Job Duties

• Research in the field of integration of mechatronic structural health monitoring systems for lightweight structures and development of associated measurement systems and sensors
• Support with acquisition and administration of third-party funded projects
• Academic teaching, including co-supervision of master’s and bachelor’s theses

Your Qualifications

• Master or doctoral degree in the field of mechatronics or mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of and experience in the following topics: Strength of materials and structures, stability theory, finite element methods, CAD, structural design and lightweight design, composite materials, Measurement and Sensor Technology
• Very good command of German and English (spoken and written, level B2, include proof of proficiency with the application)

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 as a Graduate Teaching Assistant holding a Diploma/Master's degree and € 5,014.30 gross per month as a University Assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree (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

10/16/2026

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: Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Martin Schagerl, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .