Graduate Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree - PROCEED)

Jobbeschreibung

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 27,000 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 Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree - PROCEED) for a 30 - 40 hour/week (part-time or full-time), three-year position

Organizational unit:

Universitätsklinik für Neurologie

Entry date:

09/01/2026

Term from

09/01/2026

Temporary employment to:

08/31/2029

Job Reference Number:

61140-2026-002016

The Department of Neurology is seeking for a PhD-Student with at least 30 hours/week (Master's degree required, limited to a duration of a three-year period, with the option of extension) for the project "Predicting Recovery of Consciousness via Evidence-based Evaluation and Diagnosis" (PROCEED) within the Upper Austrian Research Initiative for Personalized Technical Medicine (PTM). The aim of the Upper Austrian PTM Research Initiative is to set new standards in medical technology research through close, cross-institutional collaboration (between JKU, IT:U and FH OÖ). In particular, the initiative aims to drive forward the development of personalised prevention, diagnosis and treatment solutions, to promote innovative research projects at the interface between medicine and technology, and to strengthen Upper Austria's position as a centre for science and innovation in the long term. For the interdisciplinary research project "Predicting Recovery of Consciousness via Evidence-based Evaluation and Diagnosis" (PROCEED), a collaboration between TNF, MED, IT:U and KUK, we are seeking a committed individual to join us as a PraeDoc researcher. Doctoral candidates will be integrated into a leading research group at the University Clinic for Neurology and will receive thorough training in application-oriented, translational research within a supportive and innovative environment. This three-year fixed-term post as a university assistant (with a diploma or master's degree), involving a minimum of 30 hours' work per week, offers structured supervision, experience in carrying out measurements in the neurological intensive care unit, and comprehensive scientific training. The aim is to develop both subject-specific and interdisciplinary skills for a successful academic career.

Job Duties:

• Completion of a doctoral dissertation (PhD thesis)
• Management and support of research projects at the Department of Neurology, including project planning, methodological implementation, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental approaches
• Conducting measurements and data collection within clinical studies in the Neurocritical Care Unit
• Participation in infrastructural and organizational tasks
• Compilation, analysis, interpretation, and publication of research data in scientific journals and at conferences
• Maintaining and expanding research networks within and outside Johannes Kepler University (JKU)
• Contributing to scientific publications and reports
• Participation in teaching activities
• Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's students

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a completed Diploma or Master's degree in Human Medicine
• Knowledge of and/or experience in direct patient care
• Experience in university-level teaching is an advantage
• Excellent German and English language skills (minimum C1 level in both German and English)
• Strong teamwork skills, reliability, and a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently with a well-structured approach
• Willingness to work flexibly when required (e.g., weekends)

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• ...and much more

Application due date:

08/15/2026

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.

Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Dr. Jeanette Tas BSc MSc or Univ. Prof. Raimund Helbok, P +43(0) 57680 83 73041, E-mail: jeanette.tas@jku.at, raimund.helbok@kepleruniklinikum.at.

Location:

Krankenhausstraße 9, 4020 Linz

Extra Informationen

Status

Offen

Ausbildungsniveau

Andere

Standort

Linz

Jobart

Vollzeitstelle

Gehaltsangabe

3€ pro Monat

Veröffentlicht am

04-07-2026

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