University Assistant (PhD position)

Organisation/Company: University of Innsbruck, Department of Faculty of Business and Management

Research Field

Economics » Tourism studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

9 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30 hours per week

Funding

Not funded through the EU Research Framework Programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

• Start as soon as possible
• Contract duration: 3 years

Job Profile

Tasks: Independent research in tourism and leisure studies, teaching in English and German, education and training, administrative tasks such as supporting the organization of the doctoral college in Tourism and Leisure in Mountain Regions.

Profile: Completed relevant Master’s, Magister, or Diplom degree; strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Please include written reflections on your dissertation project (max. 5 pages). Ability to work collaboratively, interpersonal and communication skills, independence, responsibility, and flexibility.

Application

We look forward to receiving your online application. The full, legally binding call for applications (in German), including salary details, can be found here:
Application Link

The University of Innsbruck encourages applications from qualified female scientists and is committed to increasing female representation. Women with equal qualifications will be prioritized in cases of underrepresentation.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. For more information, contact the Disability Officer at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at.

What the University Offers

Benefits include a pension scheme, flexible working hours, childcare facilities, opportunities for further education, participation in university sports and language courses, access to the university library, and affordable canteen food.

About the University

The University of Innsbruck is a diverse community of over 31,000 staff and students, offering a vibrant environment for research and employment. It is recognized as a family-friendly workplace and received the 'Top workplace 2018' award from 'trend' magazine.

Languages

Research at the university is conducted in German, English, or other languages, depending on the scientific community. Internal communication is in German, so basic German skills or willingness to learn are essential.