Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Department of Physiology

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

62021-2024-000749

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) for a
Full-time, four-year position at the Department of Physiology

Job Reference Number: 62021-2024-000749

 

 

The Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Department of Physiology seeks to fill a Researcher position requiring a diploma/master's degree (pre-doc), with an earliest start date preferred. The initial term for this position is set at 4 years. Situated within the Center for Medical Research at the JKU, the Institute boasts state-of-the-art research laboratories.

 

Main scope of the current position is to unravel the Biology of Aging. We are seeking a individual with a passion for exploring the biological complexities of aging and intersection between aging and metabolism. The main projects to be pursued are focused on various aspects of the biology of aging and extending healthspan, including but not limited to cellular metabolic pathways that confer resilience to aging.

The successful candidate can join the JKU Graduate program and earn a phD degree upon successful completion of the training. The candidate will receive high level training and mentoring on the daily basis in scientific methods, project design and presentation, and opportunity to present your findings on international events. Responsibilities include implementing research studies, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings to internal and external research community.

 

We offer a responsible, varied and independent field of activity in a motivated team, which can be shaped by own ideas and commitment, to advance knowledge on aging biology through rigorous research and evidence-based interventions. The current position includes a teaching commitment of 2 semester hours per week within the medical studies at the medical faculty of JKU.

 

Job Duties:

• Conducting experimental research projects, including planning, methodological implementation, analysis and interpretation of experimental approaches in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Participation in teaching (lectures, practical courses, supervision of bachelor theses)
• Participation in infrastructural and organizational tasks

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree in the field of human medicine, veterinary medicine, biology or a related field
• High motivation in the research area
• Existing methodological experience with strong research skills, including experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Good written and oral communication skills (knowledge of English (B2) and knowledge of German (B1))

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
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 05/01/2024.

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 62021-2024-000749“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr.med. Jakob Völkl, E-mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

MED Campus

Country

Austria

State/Province

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4020

Street

Krankenhausstraße 5

Geofield

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]

STATUS: EXPIRED