University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree)

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

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:

Job Duties

• Support the department’s research, organizational and administrative activities (including evaluations)
• Teach university-level courses (tutorials, practical training courses) as well as supervise and support student academic work
• Conduct independent research in the field of polymers and polymeric materials advance academic expertise through study, taking part at conferences, publishing, presenting posters, etc.
• Meticulously handle the department’s scientific and technical equipment and learn the laboratory safety procedures

Your Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in chemistry, technical chemistry or equivalent qualification
• Proven scientific track record, publications and talks
• Experience in leading and co-working in research projects or groups
• Experience in applying for research funds is a plus
• Industrial work experience is a plus
• Excellent proficiency in German (C1 level) and English (B1 level)

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)
• Stable employer
• 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

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? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Christian Paulik, P +43 732 2468 9001, E-mail: christian.paulik@jku.at.

Location: Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz