University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

Updated: 23 days ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 14 Sep 2026

24 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University
Department

Department of STEM Education
Research Field

Computer science
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline

14 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
Country

Austria
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Hours Per Week

15
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number

53010-2026-002084
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 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:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a 15-hour/week (part-time), maternity leave replacement 

Organizational unit:

Department of STEM Education

Entry date:

11/09/2026

Job Reference Number:

53010-2026-002084

Job Duties:

  • Teaching and research in the field of Computer Science Education and Instructional Technology
  • Participation in the “COOL Lab” (Computer Science and Teaching & Learning Workshop)
  • Planning and conducting computer science and interdisciplinary workshops for children and school classes
  • Contributing to research projects within the department and to other departmental activities (continuing education, public relations, etc.)
  • Supervision of students

Your Qualifications:

  • The candidate must have a completed teacher education degree and doctoral studies with a focus on Computer Science and/or Digital Basic Education
  • Sound knowledge in at least two of the following areas: implementation and use of technologies for teaching, AI in Education, (Computer Science) Education, Instructional Design
  • Teaching/didactic competence
  • Fluent written and spoken German and English (proficiency level B2+)
  • Ability to work independently on administrative and academic/scientific tasks

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

Application due date:

09/14/2026

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. Dr.Barbara Sabitzer, P +43 732 2468 7950, E-mail: [email protected] .

Location:

Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz


Where to apply
Website
http://www.jku.at/career

Requirements
Research Field
Computer science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Johannes Kepler University
Country
Austria
City
Linz
Postal Code
4040
Street
Altenberger Straße 69
Geofield


Contact
City

Linz
Website

http://www.jku.at/career
Street

Altenberger Straße 69
Postal Code

4040
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+43 732 2468 7950

STATUS: EXPIRED

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