Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute for Entrepreneurship Research Field Economics Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 13 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 28100-2025-001485 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 Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master´s degree) for a 30-hour/week (part-time), four-year position
Organizational unit:
Entry date:
11/01/2025
Term from
11/01/2025
Temporary employment to:
10/31/2029
Job Reference Number:
28100-2025-001485
Job Duties:
* Contributing to research projects at the institute
* Independent research activities, especially in the research focus areas of the institute (perception of entrepreneurship, social evaluation in entrepreneurship, role of entrepreneurship and innovations in (e.g. digital or bioeconomic) transformation processes, entrepreneurial spaces and ecosystems), with the possibility of doctoral studies
* Presentation of research results at international conferences and other scientific events
* Supportive and independent planning and teaching of courses in German and English language
* (Co-)supervising and mentoring students during seminar papers and final theses
* Supporting organizational and administrative activities of the institute
Your Qualifications:
* Degree (Master's or Diploma) in a business or social science field with an empirical final thesis
* Enthusiasm for the topics of entrepreneurship and innovation
* Ambition to develop oneself and to take responsibility
* Strong ability to work independently and results-oriented
* Strong team orientation
* Knowledge of spoken and written German and English (German level A2, English level C1)
* Empirical research method skills (qualitative/quantitative/mixed)
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)
* 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:
08/13/2025
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.
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Berger, P +43 732 2468 3720, E-mail: elisabeth.berger@jku.at .
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