University Assistant (postdoc)

Unist; Innsbruck; Hybrid; EUR 32.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly workplace

Pension scheme

Education opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The University of Innsbruck invites applications for a part-time (20 hours/week) temporary position as a Recognised Researcher (R2) in high-altitude physiology and MRI methods. The appointment spans four years and focuses on independent research and contribution to proposals and publications.

Responsibilities include delivering teaching modules, conducting examinations, supervising Bachelor’s, Diploma and Master’s theses, organizing academic events and pursuing professional development through

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a relevant subject area.
• Expertise in environmental physiology, with a focus on high-altitude physiology.
• Experience with MRI-related research methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Independent research in high-altitude physiology and MRI methods.
• Deliver teaching modules and conduct examinations in performance physiology.
• Supervise Bachelor’s, Diploma and Master’s theses.
• Assist with organizational tasks and organize academic events.
• Pursue professional development; attend conferences and congresses.

Kenntnisse

High-altitude physiology

MRI methods

Teamwork

Problem solving

Teaching duties

Ausbildung

Doctoral or PhD in a relevant subject area

Tools

MRI

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Innsbruck Department Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 11 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 hours per week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• 01.09.2026
• for 4 years

Job profile:

Your responsibilities:

• Independent research in the field of high-altitude physiology; the successful candidate should have experience in high-altitude physiology and be willing to familiarise themselves with research-related methods of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Contribution to research proposals and publications
• Independent delivery of teaching modules and conducting examinations; research-led teaching in the field of performance physiology, including preparation, follow-up and examination duties
• Supervising students, including supervising Bachelor’s theses; assisting with the supervision of Diploma and Master’s students
• Assisting with organisational and administrative tasks; organising academic events
• Continuing professional development; attending conferences and congresses; further training

Your profile:

• Completed doctoral or PhD degree in a relevant subject area
• Expertise in environmental physiology, with a particular focus on high-altitude physiology and magnetic resonance imaging
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Please specify which modules from the Sports Science curriculum you would be able to teach

Application:

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [e-mail] .

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

• From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.
• Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.