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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

13 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Johannes Kepler University
Department
Department of Many Particle Systems
Research Field
Physics » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
30
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
31310-2024-000697
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 an immediate job opening for a:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master) for a 30-hour/week (part-time), four-year position at the Department of Many Particle Systems

Job Reference Number: 31310-2024-000697

Job Duties:

  • Participation in teaching duties
  • Participation in research projects
  • Preparing and writing scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Independent scientific work on current problems in theoretical solid-state physics
  • Developing ab-initio methods for calculations of static and dynamic properties of molecules on surfaces and at interfaces
  • Developing ab-initio simulation programs for regular and nonregular non-collinear magnetic systems

Your Qualifications:

  • Strong command of German and English (level B2+)
  • The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree in theoretical physics
  • Experience with quantum many-body theories, solid-state physics and magnetism
  • Experience in teaching duties in theoretical physics
  • Computer programming of numerical methods

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: 04/03/2024.

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 31310-2024-000697“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Arthur Ernst, P +43 732 2468 5170, E-mail: arthur.ernst@jku.at.

Requirements

Research Field
Physics » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Johannes Kepler University Linz
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
arthur.ernst@jku.at
Phone
+43 732 2468 5170