University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

13 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

the Institute of Pervasive Computing

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

3 Apr 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

34000-2024-000690

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:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, six-year position at the Institute of Pervasive Computing

Job Reference Number: 34000-2024-000690

Job Duties:

• Research in the field Pervasive Computing and development of an independent research profile
• Continuing development and collaboration on the Institute's research strategy
• Publication activity and participation in scientific events
• Teach university-level classes and assisting with examinations
• Supervision/Guidance of students in seminar and project work as well as Bachelor's and Master's theses
• Co-supervision of PhD students and their projects in the research field

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a completion of a discipline-specific PhD Programme
• High motivation in the field of research and in building up an independent research profile
• Curiosity-driven, unconventional approach to challenging research issues
• Independent, well-structured work style with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Strong command of German and English both written and spoken (German level C1, English level C1)
• Publications, experience in project management and acquisition, as well as university teaching in the institute's field of expertise are of advantage

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 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 Deadline: 04/03/2024.

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 34000-2024-000690“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Prof. Dr. Alois Ferscha, P +43 732 2468 4762, E‑mail: [email protected] .

The job interviews are expected to take place on April 10th.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

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

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 4762

STATUS: EXPIRED