University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Material Technology Section

Extent of employment:

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

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• PhD Thesis in the field of Innovative building materials, building methods and constructions
• Writing a PhD Thesis (ideally a cumulative dissertation) in the field of experimental characterisation, modelling and/or numerical simulation of the physical properties of innovative/ bio-based materials and building materials
• Writing scientific publications as part of the dissertation
• Organising courses
• Co-/supervision of student research projects
• Participation in courses and research projects of the department
• Participation in conferences and congresses, advanced training courses
• Administrative work at the department

Your profile

• Relevant degree / MSc in civil engineering, mechatronics, materials science, technical physics, technical chemistry, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering or raw materials engineering
• Knowledge in the field of experimental characterisation, modelling and/or numerical simulation of materials and building materials desired
• Good knowledge of German and English
• Ability to work in a team
• Leadership skills in dealing with study assistants and in the supervision of BSc theses
• Please enclose written considerations on your 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! .

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

11.07.2025 stating the code TW-15185

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.