University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 15.06.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Educational Science

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Main tasks

• Complete a PhD-Dissertation in the research area of “Disability Studies and Inclusive Education”
• Conduct independent research connected to the dissertation topic, ideally related to topics already being researched in Innsbruck: to human rights, disability rights movement, institutions and social services, democracy, participation, subjectivation
• Independent teaching in the Bachelor degree program in Educational Science and supervision of students
• Participation in training courses in university didactics, research methodology and academic publishing
• Occasional collaboration on grant proposals, conferences and publications in the research area “Disability Studies and Inclusive Education”
• Contribution to the organizational and administrative tasks of the department

Required qualification

• Very good Master, Magister or Diplom degree in Educational Science or related subject, ideally with a critical focus on ableism
• Special interest in interdisciplinary, international disability studies and human rights inclusion research
• Good knowledge of German (B2/C1 level), good knowledge of English (B2/C1 level) and IT skills
• Commitment, curiosity, sense of responsibility, independence and ability to work in a team
• Please enclose with your application a completed text (e.g. Master paper) and written reflections on your possible dissertation project or your dissertation already in progress (max. 5 pages) 

The University of Innsbruck has the ‘We are inclusive’ seal of approval and would like to expressly invite qualified persons with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply

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

29.05.2025 stating the code BIWI-14988

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

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.