Universitätsassistent:in - Dissertationsstelle

University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 03.10.2026
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Unit of Mathematics and Science Education

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of physics education research with a focus on climate education
• Independent research in the field of physics education research with a focus on climate education
• Independent teaching
• Supervision of students, scientific publications in the field of physics education research
• Training and professional development
• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed subject-relevant Master's, Magister or Diplom degree (degree in physics education, physics or equivalent)
• German language skills: C1
• English language skills: B2
• Desired: Teaching experience in the field of physics (school and/or university)
• Desired: Interest in empirical-quantitative physics education research (especially in the field of climate education)
• Desired: Experience with methods of empirical social research
• Please enclose a summary of your research interests (written reflections on your dissertation project, max. 2 pages) with your application
• Ability to work in a team
• Didactic skills

Euraxess:

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.888 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.832 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

*as of 2026

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 10.03.2026 stating the code SOE-15621

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.