Universität Innsbruck

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Wissenschaft / Forschung

Vollzeit

University Assistant (postdoc)

Start date/duration:

• from 01.03.2026
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Teacher Education and School Research

Extent of employment:

• 40 hours per week

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborative and independent research within the research group Teacher Education / Formal Education / Learning at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Innsbruck
• Design, development, and continuous advancement of educational science components within BA/MA teacher education curricula (with particular emphasis on language awareness / language-sensitive teaching)
• Teaching and examination duties in BA/MA programmes as part of the educational science of secondary teacher education (general education track)
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses
• Contribution to the preparation and submission of new national and international research funding proposals in the field of formal education and learning
• Participation in organisational, administrative, and governance tasks within the university, including service on academic committees
• Engagement in continuing professional development

Required Qualifications:

• Completed teacher education degree
• Several years of teaching experience in schools
• Relevant academic mobility experience and stays abroad
• Subject-specific doctoral degree with a specialization in formal education
• Excellent knowledge of the Austrian education system as well as international school and teacher education systems
• Experience in university teaching (particularly in the area of educational science components in teacher education), teaching management, and curriculum development
• National and international publication record and conference presentations
• Experience in management and committee work within relevant national and international academic or professional associations
• Experience in educational research project management
• High degree of flexibility, resilience, and problem-solving competence

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! https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/ .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 5.014 per month (14 times) * .

* as of 2026

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 05.03.2026 stating the code SOE-15630

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.