University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Teacher Education and School Research

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of teacher education and learning research
• Participation in innovative research projects in a dedicated team in the teacher education/learning research working group
• Participation in the development and realisation of research projects as well as in publications
• Independent teaching activities in the field of teacher education (secondary level general education)
• Collaboration in the conceptual and organisational development of the educational science foundations in teacher training (secondary level general education)
• Collaboration in administrative and coordinative tasks at the institute
• Active participation in professional development programmes and events organised by the institute

Your profile:

• Strong competence in scientific theory and methodology
• Degree in Teacher Education (Master's/Diploma)
• Strong teamwork skills as well as active participation in the university context
• High conceptual and analytical skills
• High commitment in academic self-administration
• Ability to work under pressure and profound organisational skills
• Very good knowledge of English (B2/C1), knowledge of German (at least B1); Desirable: knowledge of empirical/quantitative research, experience in using free programmes (R, LaTeX)
• Please enclose written reflections on a possible dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)

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! .

18.06.2025 stating the code SOE-15024

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.