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 25,500 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:
Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), four-year position
Organizational unit:
Institut für Organische Chemie
Entry date:
05/04/2026
Job Reference Number:
Job Duties:
* Collaboration in research in asymmetric organic synthesis and development of stereoselective organocatalytic synthesis methods
* Teaching supervision for students in the Bachelor's and Master's curricula: Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Biological Chemistry, Scientific Fundamentals of Technology, Polymer Chemistry, Management in Chemical Technologies and Molecular Biosciences
Your Qualifications:
* The successful candidate must hold a completed diploma/master's degree in chemistry
* Very good English skills (B2), knowledge of German not required
* Experience in organic synthesis and catalysis chemistry
* Additional qualifications in the following areas: analysis of organic compounds, basic principles of NMR spectroscopy
What We Offer:
* On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 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)
Application due date
02/18/2026
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.
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Mario Waser, P, E-mail:
Exertion place address
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz
JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITÄT
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