Graduate Teaching Assistant

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Legal Gender Studies Research Field Juridical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria 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 a EU programme Reference Number 13100-2026-002171 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 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 Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 20-hour/week (part-time), four-year position Organizational unit: Institute of Legal Gender Studies Entry date: as soon as possible Job Reference Number: 13100-2026-002171 The Institute for Legal Gender Studies’ research and teaching focuses on legal protection against discrimination and violence, on the legal recognition of social diversity, and on the challenges the digital transformation poses for non-discrimination law. You can expect regular academic events, innovative teaching formats and a collegial and ambitious working environment with excellent opportunities for academic and personal development. Please note that our working language is German and applicants must have appropriate language skills. Job Duties:
- Participation in the research projects of the Institute for Legal Gender Studies
- Independent research activities (especially dissertations) and active participation in scientific conferences
- Independent teaching and co-supervision of scientific work
- Support in administrative activities Your

Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold a Diploma or master’s degree in law
- Knowledge of legal gender studies, human rights and/or anti-discrimination law
- Interest in (interdisciplinary) scientific research
- Initiative and ability to work in a team
- Very good German and good English skills (German level C1, English level B2)

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)
- 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) 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.