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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

31 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Johannes Kepler University
Department
the Institute of Retail, Sales and Marketing
Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Mathematics » Statistics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
39
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
24100-2024-000634
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

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 24,000 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 at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening starting 03/01/2024 for a:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree) for a 39-hour/week, temporary position (maternity leave replacement) at the Institute of Retail, Sales and Marketing

Job Reference Number: 24100-2024-000634

can be extended

Job Duties:

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research on the interface of Marketing and Services/Retail Management.
  • Contribute to the development, management and implementation of academic and applied research projects
  • Contribute to the publishing of research of an internationally excellent quality
  • Contribute to the generation of research income
  • Contribute to demonstrating impact through research (e.g. informing industry/policy makers, promoting research through public engagement or the media, developing impact case studies)
  • Support the development, management and teaching of modules in the area of Marketing Management
  • Contribute to the supervision of bachelor's and master's theses
  • Engage in achieving excellence in teaching quality and student experience, in modules managed by the institute
  • Support academic leadership responsibilities, e.g. in research, programme development, internationalisation, accreditation or in other areas of importance to the institute
  • Contribute to the managing of relations with key stakeholder groups relevant to the institute, business school and university, e.g. business/industry leaders, public and non-governmental organisations, etc.

Your Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate must hold a Master degree in Business Studies (major Marketing and/or Services/Retail Management), Psychology or Statistics from a renowned university
  • Excellent command of the German (level C1) and English languages (level B2)
  • Significant expertise in theories typically applied in the context of management and marketing
  • Significant expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods typically applied in the context of management and marketing
  • Experience in working on research projects
  • Willingness to teach and research at the interface between Marketing and Services/Retail Management
  • Willingness to travel
  • Being located within an acceptable (commuting) distance of the Johannes Kepler University Linz

What We Offer:

  • On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 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
  • Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
  • Exercise and sports classes (USI)
  • …and much more

Application Deadline: 02/21/2024.

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.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 24100-2024-000634“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Christoph Teller,
P +43 732 2468 7025, E‑mail: christoph.teller@jku.at.

Requirements

Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Mathematics » Statistics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Johannes Kepler University
Country
Austria
City
Linz
Postal Code
4040
Street
Altenberger Straße 69
Geofield

Contact

City
Linz
Website
Street
Altenberger Straße 69
Postal Code
4040
E-Mail
christoph.teller@jku.at
Phone
+43 732 2468 7025