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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

17 Apr 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Johannes Kepler University
Department
Institute of Polymer Chemistry
Research Field
Chemistry » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
20
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
137600-2024-000781
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's degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), maternity leave replacement at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry to 10/03/2024

Job Reference Number: 137600-2024-000781

 

Job Duties:

  • Independent research activities in the field of synthesis and characterization of environmentally friendly and sustainable functional polymers for future application in one or more of the following areas: medicine and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and washing agents, chemical analysis and/or catalysis, data storage
  • Participation in adjacent research projects of the institute
  • Holding of courses from the institute's curriculum
  • Supervision of dissertations in Bachelor and Master programs
  • Participation in organizational tasks of the institute

Your Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate must hold a diploma or master's degree in chemistry, technical chemistry, polymer chemistry or chemical engineering
  • Interest in the synthesis of monomers and polymers
  • Willingness to publish your research results in scientific journals
  • Very good knowledge of English (level B2), knowledge of German desirable
  • Above average commitment and creativity
  • Social competence and ability to work in a team

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: 05/08/2024.

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 137600-2024-000781“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Oliver Brüggemann, P +43 732 2468 9082,

E-mail: oliver.brueggemann@jku.at.

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

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

Contact

City
Linz
Website
Street
Altenberger Straße 69
Postal Code
4040
E-Mail
oliver.brueggemann@jku.at
Phone
+43 732 2468 9082