University Assistant (PhD position)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Area of motor control and/or motor learning, preferably with regard to postural stability or stability in the execution of dynamic movements or injury prevention applications.
• Independent research-led teaching in the field of sports science
• Participation in the supervision of students incl. Supervision of bachelor theses
• Education and training; participation in conferences and congresses; further training
• Administrative tasks; participation in the acquisition of third-party funds as well as organisational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed relevant Master's, Magister or diploma degree in the field of sports science, exercise science, kinesiology, natural sciences (especially physics), technical sciences, computer science, mathematics or a relevant thematic specialisation in medicine
• Experience in working with data analysis and statistics programmes
• Experience in the programming language Matlab or Phyton
• Enthusiasm for research into complex systems
• Excellent knowledge of relevant sports science disciplines
• The candidate should have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team but also take responsibility for driving their own project forward and guide students effectively
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages; preferably in English)
• Please also state which courses from the sports science curricula you could teach

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.857 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.785 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

^*as of 2025

25.06.2025 stating the code PSY-SPORT-15072

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.