Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Organic Chemistry Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 34700-2025-001693 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 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 Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), three-year position
Organizational unit:
Institute of Organic Chemistry
Entry date:
02/02/2026
Term from
02/02/2026
Temporary employment to:
01/31/2029
Job Reference Number:
34700-2025-001693
Job Duties:
* Collaboration on research projects in the field of organic synthetic chemistry and on the development of novel catalysts for CO2 electroreduction
* Active support in the practical and theoretical training of students in the bachelor's and master's degree programs: Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Biological Chemistry, Scientific Fundamentals of Technology, Management in Chemical Technologies, and Molecular Biosciences
* Assistance in organizing and teaching seminars and laboratory exercises
* Support with the publication of scientific results and project reporting
Your Qualifications:
* The successful candidate must hold a completed degree (Dipl.-Ing. or Master's) in the field of chemistry
* Very good knowledge of German and English (at least level B2)
* Proven and verifiable experience in organic synthesis chemistry and catalytic chemistry
* Experience in electrochemistry, particularly in the field of electrochemical catalysis
* Experience in mechanochemistry
* High degree of initiative, ability to work in a team, and scientific curiosity
What We Offer:
* On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
* Collaboration in an interdisciplinary, innovative research team
* Opportunity for independent scientific development
* Modern laboratories and close cooperation with national and international partner institutions
* 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:
12/10/2025
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.
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