Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz, Austria, offers a range of exciting PhD opportunities for motivated candidates seeking to advance their academic and research careers. Below is a comprehensive list of Graduate Teaching Assistant positions across various disciplines, each providing a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, contribute to teaching, and work towards a doctoral dissertation. You can also check KU Leuven 41 Fully Funded PhD Positions Across Multiple Fields
Benefits
- Salary: Minimum of €3,714.80 gross per month (based on full-time, 40 hours/week, paid 14 times per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable Employer: Secure position at a reputable institution
- Campus Environment: Attractive campus with excellent public transportation connections
- Educational Opportunities: Access to continual professional development
- Research Infrastructure: State-of-the-art facilities to support cutting-edge research
- Dynamic Environment: Collaborative and innovative research community
- Additional Perks: Access to on-campus dining with healthy, organic meal options and exercise/sports classes (USI)
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application through the provided links for each position. Some positions require the “Clarification of Academic Accomplishment (NEW)” form, available at https://www.jku.at/fileadmin/gruppen/40/Studienerfolg-NEU.pdf. Ensure all required documents, such as your CV, master’s thesis, and relevant certificates, are included. JKU encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities, offering preference to equally qualified female candidates and special consideration for applicants with disabilities.
All Available Positions (Please click on specific project to view details)
Graduate Teaching Assistant – System Software
Project Details
This part-time (20 hours/week) position at the Institute for System Software focuses on independent research in compilers, system software, virtual machines, and object-oriented software architectures, aiming to produce a PhD dissertation. The role includes assisting with teaching and administrative tasks, with the possibility of increasing to full-time through third-party funding.
Eligibility
- Master’s degree or diploma in Computer Science with expertise in compilers, system software, virtual machines, or object-oriented architectures
- In-depth knowledge of optimizing compilers, dynamic compilation, and virtual machines (desirable)
- Proficiency in German (C1 level) and English (B2 level)
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Deadline: August 18, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Environmental Law
Project Details
This temporary part-time (20 hours/week) position at the Department for Environmental Law Research involves supporting scientific activities, including preparatory work and literature research, and assisting in teaching environmental law, civil law, and courses in the WiJus and Law and Economics for Technicians programs. The candidate is expected to engage in independent scientific activity.
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Eligibility
- Master’s or Diploma degree in Law, preferably with a focus on environmental law
- Knowledge of environmental law and civil law
- Strong organizational skills
- Precise and in-depth working style
- Proficiency in German (C1 level) and English (B2 level)
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Deadline: July 16, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Pervasive Computing
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the Institute for Pervasive Computing involves active research in areas such as streaming AI, attention and cognition, context and awareness, natural interfaces, and applications like exoskeletons and textile identification. Responsibilities include contributing to project proposals, representing the research group at conferences, publishing, teaching in German and English, and supervising student theses.
Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in pervasive computing research topics
- Strong motivation to write a PhD thesis
- Ability to work effectively in a team and support students
- Proficiency in German and English (C1 level, written and spoken)
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Deadline: August 13, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Accounting and Auditing
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the Institute for Corporate Accounting and Auditing involves active participation in research projects, teaching university-level classes in German, supporting administrative tasks, and conducting independent research to complete a doctoral thesis in accounting and auditing.
Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or Business
- Solid background in Accounting and Auditing
- Proficiency in German (C1 level) and English (B2+ level)
- Research expertise in Accounting and Auditing
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Deadline: July 30, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Austrian Public Law
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the Department for Constitutional and Financial Law involves collaboration in research projects, writing a dissertation, supporting teaching and examination activities, independently teaching university-level courses, and assisting with administrative tasks.
Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Austrian Law
- Excellent knowledge of Austrian public law
- High level of commitment and interest in independent scientific research
- Ability to work accurately and precisely
- Excellent knowledge of German grammar and spelling (C1 level)
- Knowledge of English (B2 level, desirable)
- Preferably experience in teaching and examinations
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Deadline: July 23, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Criminal Law (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Project Details
This full-time, temporary position (September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026) at the Department for Criminal Law Practice and Medical Criminal Law focuses on research and teaching in criminal law, collaboration on research and publication projects, supporting teaching and examination activities, independent teaching, and administrative tasks.
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Eligibility
- Completed Diploma/Master’s degree in Law
- Outstanding expertise in criminal law
- Excellent knowledge of German grammar and spelling (C1 level)
- Good knowledge of English (legal) language (B2 level)
- Independent working style and special commitment
- Precise working method
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Deadline: July 23, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
Project Details
This part-time (20 hours/week) substitute position at the Institute for Symbolic Artificial Intelligence involves independent research in symbolic AI, computational logic, or automated theorem proving, with the goal of completing a PhD dissertation. Responsibilities include participation in research projects and co-supervising teaching activities such as exercises, seminars, and student theses.
Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Mathematics (preferred), Computer Science, or related fields
- In-depth knowledge of neuro-symbolic AI, particularly in logic, algebra, and machine learning
- Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++
- Enthusiasm for research and teaching
- Proficiency in German (B2 level) and English (B2+ level)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Motivation to complete a PhD degree
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Deadline: July 23, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Public Business Law
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the Department for Public Business Law focuses on research in public law, writing a dissertation, teaching and examination activities, delivering lectures, and supporting organizational and administrative tasks.
Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree from Law School
- Outstanding expertise in Public Law
- Precise working style
- Excellent knowledge of German grammar and spelling (C1 level)
- Knowledge of English (B2 level, desirable)
- High commitment and interest in scientific research
- Preferably experience in teaching and examinations
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Deadline: July 23, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secure Systems
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the LIT Secure and Correct Systems Lab focuses on security engineering and security economics using quantitative methods, particularly artificial intelligence. Research areas include secure machine learning, security decision support systems, protocol design, formal methods, and cryptography. The role involves writing a dissertation, participating in research projects, publishing, teaching at the undergraduate level, and administrative tasks.
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Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics
- Profound knowledge in at least one of: applied security, cryptography, game/decision/control theory for security, data science, AI, network security, IT risk management, or security economics
- Certified programming skills in C/C++, R, or Python
- Open-mindedness to learn new topics and develop innovative methods
- Good German language skills (B2 level) or willingness to acquire them within 2 years
- Very good English language skills (C1 level)
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Deadline: July 12, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Telecooperation
Project Details
This full-time, four-year position at the Institute of Telecooperation focuses on the development, design, and analysis of distributed and cooperative systems, applicable in fields like e-commerce, e-learning, social media, IoT, crisis management, and traffic systems. The role involves scientific research, writing a dissertation, participating in research projects, publishing, teaching at the undergraduate level, and handling administrative tasks.
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Eligibility
- Diploma/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification
- Solid knowledge in at least one of: multimedia systems, software engineering, distributed systems, or cooperative systems
- Experience and interest in scientific research
- Excellent proficiency in English (C1 level)
- Good proficiency in German (B2 level) or willingness to acquire it within 2 years
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Deadline: July 16, 2025
