University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

In this position you will carry out high level research and specialise in a particular field. You will hold your own lectures, tutor students and participate in administration.
Main tasks:
•    Independent research in the field of science education (biology and environmental education);
•    Independent university teaching;
•    Contributing to organizational and administrative tasks in the department of subject-specific education, area of science education;
•    Supervision of student teachers;
•    Participation in the management, submission and coordination of national and international third-party funded projects.

Required qualifications:
•    Completed doctoral studies or PhD in biology and / or science education (biology);
•    Completed master/diploma studies in science education (biology);
•    Experience in teaching at university in science education (biology);
•    Mobility experience;
•    Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds and / or participation in third-party funded projects;
•    German language skills, if not L1: C1 (CEFRL);
•    English language skills, if not L1: C1 (CEFRL);
•    Desired: Experience in teaching at school in science education (biology);
•    Desired: Management competence;
•    To be innovative and creative;
•    Willingness to communicate and cooperate with members of other subject-related faculties / departments of the university/students/teachers working at formal and informal education institutions at the national as well as the international level.

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 this position amounts to € 4.933 per month (14 times)^*.

^*as of 2025

Application:

08.04.2025 stating the code SOE-14943

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.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.