University Assistant (PhD position)
Start date / duration :
- from 15.09.2025
- for 4 years
Administrative unit :
Material Technology SectionExtent of employment :
20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signedJob Description : Your tasks :
PhD Thesis in the field of Functional Material ScienceWriting a PhD Thesis (ideally a cumulative dissertation) in the field of simulation-based and / or AI-supported description / prediction of material behaviorWriting scientific publications as part of the dissertationOrganising coursesCo- / supervision of student research projectsParticipation in courses and research projects of the departmentParticipation in conferences and congresses, advanced training coursesAdministrative work at the departmentYour profile :
Relevant degree / MSc degree in computer science, civil engineering, mechatronics, materials science, technical physics, technical chemistry of mechanical engineeringKnowledge of numerical methods and / or AI desirableGood knowledge of German and EnglishAbility to work in a teamLeadership skills in dealing with study assistants and in the supervision of BSc thesesPlease enclose written considerations on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)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 € 1.857 per month (14 times)
The salary will be increased to € 2.785 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 2025Application :
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 23.06.2025 stating the code TW-15131
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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.