University Assistant without Doctorate (m/f/d)

EURAXESS Ireland; Graz; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 58.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Graz invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Department of Psychology. The role focuses on writing a dissertation in work and organizational psychology and on developing research projects examining how working conditions influence employee well-being and experiences.

Responsibilities include publishing in international journals, presenting at conferences, teaching and examinations, and contributing to administrative tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology.
• Sound knowledge in work and organizational psychology with research interest.
• Interest in dynamic, reciprocal relations between working conditions and employee well-being.
• Interest in Open Science and experience with open science practices.
• Excellent English (C1) written and spoken.
• Strong empirical methods and advanced statistics in R.
• Initiative, independence, and good teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Writing a dissertation in the field of work and organizational psychology.
• Developing and conducting research on relationships between working conditions and employee health and well-being.
• Preparing publications and contributing to international journals.
• Presenting research findings at conferences.
• Contributing to teaching and examination activities.
• Independently teaching courses and conducting examinations.
• Contributing to organizational and administrative tasks and evaluation activities

Kenntnisse

Work psychology

Open science

English (C1)

Research methods

R (statistics)

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in psychology

Tools

R

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Graz Department Department of Psychology Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 602 / 2026 / 2090 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Your Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation in the field of work and organizational psychology
• Developing and conducting research projects on relationships between working conditions and employee health and well-being
• Preparing publications and contributing to publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences
• Contributing to teaching and examination activities
• Independently teaching courses and conducting examinations
• Contributing to organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation activities

Your Profile

• Excellent Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology
• Sound knowledge and skills in work and organizational psychology and a strong interest in research
• Interest in investigating dynamic and reciprocal associations between working conditions and employee experiences and behavior
• Interest in Open Science and initial experience with open science practices
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1)
• Very good knowledge of empirical research methods and advanced statistical methods in R
• High level of initiative and willingness to learn, an independent and careful approach to work, and strong teamwork skills

We Offer

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

Organisational Unit

The position is located in work and organizational psychology, with a focus on occupational health psychology. Our research addresses current issues in work and organizational psychology, examining how working conditions influence employee experiences and behavior and how employees, in turn, shape their working conditions.

A particular focus is on investigating dynamic and reciprocal relationships between work stressors and employee health and well-being. We use a broad range of empirical methods, including diary studies, experiments, and intensive longitudinal studies, and connect work and organizational psychology with perspectives from related disciplines.

We value independent research, methodological development, and an open and supportive working environment. The position offers the opportunity to develop your own research ideas, write a doctoral dissertation, and actively contribute to ongoing research projects.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.