University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

Euraxess; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Campus environment

Continual educational opportunities

State-of-the-art research infra

Dynamic research environment

Zusammenfassung

Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D.) for a 20-hour/week, six-year term in the Research Institute for Banking and Finance. The role combines research, teaching, and supervision with opportunities to secure external funding.

Entry date is 15 Oct 2026; a bank will add a 25% position for five months and 50% until contract end. Applicants should have senior research credentials and international collaboration experience.

Qualifikationen

• doctorate required in business administration from a research-oriented university
• Teaching experience at universities and supervising theses
• Knowledge of corporate finance/banking and sustainability, digital innovation

Aufgaben

• Independent and collaborative research in key areas
• Teaching at bachelor’s and master’s levels
• Supervising theses (or co-supervising)
• Developing research projects and securing external funding
• Positioning the Research Institute for Banking
• Communicating findings and linking research to practice
• Participating in executive education programs

Kenntnisse

German (C1)

English (C1)

Research teaching

Thesis supervision

External funding

Academic publishing

International collaboration

Executive education

Academic visibility

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree (PhD) in business administration

Jobbeschreibung

Research Institute for Banking and Finance

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Research Institute for Banking and Finance Research Field Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 18 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 26200-2026-002105 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:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), six-year position

Organizational unit:

Research Institute for Banking and Finance

Entry date:

10/15/2026

Job Reference Number:

26200-2026-002105

University Assistant with a doctorate/Ph.D., working 20 hours per week (fixed-term contract for 6 years)
A bank has agreed to offer an additional position at 25% for five months and at 50% until the end of the contract term.

Job Duties:

• Independent and collaborative research in the Institute’s key research areas
• Teaching at the bachelor’s and master’s levels
• Supervising (or co-supervising) bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Developing research projects (including application-oriented ones) and securing external funding
• Contributing to the positioning of the Research Institute for Banking
• Communicating scientific findings and establishing regular forums for exchange between research and practice
• Willingness to participate in executive education programs

Your Qualifications:

• A completed doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in business administration from an internationally recognized research-oriented university
• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in German (C1) and English (C1)
• Proven teaching experience at universities and experience supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Solid theoretical knowledge of corporate finance and banking, as well as practical experience in the banking sector
• Knowledge of current issues related to sustainability, transformation, and digital innovation
• Experience in the academic publication process—from developing the research question through study design, data collection, and data analysis to successful publication
• Proven experience in developing, applying for, and successfully securing external funding
• Participation in an international research collaboration
• Experience in the field of executive education, academic continuing education, or knowledge transfer
• Academic visibility, for example through academic awards, invited presentations, or comparable forms of external recognition of academic achievements

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)
• 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

09/18/2026

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: O.Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Helmut Pernsteiner, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .