University Assistant (PhD position)

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Organisation/Company: University of Innsbruck, Department of Teacher Education and School Research

Research Field: Educational sciences > Education

Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 27 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Funding: Not funded by an EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

• Start as soon as possible
• Duration: 4 years

Job Profile

• Dissertation in learning research/teacher education research
• Research in qualitative modelling in teacher education/learning research
• Participation in research projects and publications
• Teaching educational science basics in secondary teacher training
• Development of educational science foundations in teacher training
• Participation in professional development programs

Your Profile

• Strong competence in scientific theory and methodology
• Degree in Teacher Education (Master's/Diploma)
• Teamwork skills and active university participation
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Commitment to academic self-administration
• Ability to work under pressure and organizational skills
• Proficiency in English (B2/C1), knowledge of German (at least B1)
• Desirable: Experience with empirical research and qualitative analysis software
• Include a written reflection on a potential dissertation project (max. 5 pages) in your application

Application

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Full call for applications (in German) and salary details: here

The University of Innsbruck encourages applications from female scientists and persons with disabilities.

Additional Information

Benefits include pension schemes, flexible hours, childcare, further education, sports, language courses, library access, and affordable meals.

The university values diversity and equal opportunity, being a family-friendly workplace and award-winning employer.

Languages

Primary communication in German; basic knowledge of German or willingness to learn is essential.

Work Location

Innsbruck, Innrain 52a, Ágnes-Heller-Haus