Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Institute of Politics and Social Policy

Research Field

Political sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

17 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

22900-2023-000583

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

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 24,000 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 at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have an immediate job opening for a:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a
30-hour/week (part-time), four-year position at the Institute of
Politics and Social Policy

Job Reference Number: 22900-2023-000583

 

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent research and complete a doctoral dissertation in Political Science
• Teach university-level classes
• Participate in the institute’s administrative and mentoring tasks

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master's degree in Political Science, Sociology, or Socio-Economics
• Strong interest in theory-driven quantitative research in one of the following areas: Comparative Welfare State Analysis, Comparative Public Policy, Political Representation
• Good knowledge of quantitative methods
• Strong command of English and German (level C1)
• Team player
• Basic understanding of university processes and structures

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 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

Application Deadline: 02/14/2024.

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.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 22900-2023-000583“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Assoz.Univ. Prof. Dr. Tobias Wiß, P +43 732 2468 7166, E-mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Political sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Johannes University Linz

Country

Austria

State/Province

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4040

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact

City

Linz

Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Postal Code

4040

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+43 732 2468 7166

STATUS: EXPIRED