The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 25,500 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Assistant with Doctorate/Ph.D. at the Clinical Research Institute for Developmental Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine (with the possibility of setting up a junior research group) for a full-time, six-year position
Organizational unit::
Klinisches Forschungsinstitut für Entwicklungsmedizin
Entry date::
as soon as possible
Job Reference Number::
64010-2025-001379
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The Faculty of Medicine at the Johannes Kepler University Linz is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is sending out a strong signal for the further development of basic research. As part of a targeted impulse program, the faculty is announcing the establishment of six Young Research Groups. The aim is to give outstanding young scientists the opportunity to establish independent research groups in pioneering medical fields.
Funding will be provided for excellent projects in the following key research areas
- Neurosciences
- Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
- Medical Artificial Intelligence
- Inflammation medicine
- Developmental medicine
- Tumor Medicine
The Clinical Research Institute for Developmental Medicine contributes to expanding the scientific basis for clinically and socially effective interventions through translational research on the epidemiology, etiology, developmental processes, diagnosis and treatment options as well as the social impact of neurogenic developmental disorders and sensory impairments.
The Clinical Research Institute for Developmental Medicine (KFI Developmental Medicine) is looking for a dedicated PostDoc with international research experience to establish and lead a junior research group in the field of developmental medicine. The group will be supported by two PraeDocs and is expected to make innovative, scientifically excellent contributions in the field of implementation research of modern approaches to early detection and personalized early intervention (longitudinal) in children on the autism spectrum. The junior research group is part of a broader autism research laboratory.
Funding will be provided for excellent projects in the following key research areas
- Neurosciences
- Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
- Medical Artificial Intelligence
- Inflammation medicine
- Developmental medicine
- Tumor Medicine
The Clinical Research Institute for Developmental Medicine contributes to expanding the scientific basis for clinically and socially effective interventions through translational research on the epidemiology, etiology, developmental processes, diagnosis and treatment options as well as the social impact of neurogenic developmental disorders and sensory impairments.
The Clinical Research Institute for Developmental Medicine (KFI Developmental Medicine) is looking for a dedicated PostDoc with international research experience to establish and lead a junior research group in the field of developmental medicine. The group will be supported by two PraeDocs and is expected to make innovative, scientifically excellent contributions in the field of implementation research of modern approaches to early detection and personalized early intervention (longitudinal) in children on the autism spectrum. The junior research group is part of a broader autism research laboratory.
Job Duties::
- Implementation research at KFI Development Medicine (Link: https://www.jku.at/klinisches-forschungsinstitut-fuer-entwicklungsmedizin/)
- Establishment and management of a junior research group (with two PraeDoc positions)
- Participation in research work of the KFI Development medicine
- Networking and cooperation with the autism research laboratory of the KFI Developmental Medicine
- Participation in teaching
- Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses
- Participation in academic self-administration
Your Qualifications::
- Completed studies with a doctorate/Ph.D. in natural sciences or a related field (linguistics and communication sciences, social sciences)
- Research experience in the field of developmental medicine (preferably autism)
- First experiences with the acquisition of competitive third-party funded projects
- Teaching skills and experience at Bachelor's and Master's level
- Experience abroad and involvement in international research
- Publications in leading (inter)national peer-reviewed journals
- Very good knowledge of German and English (German level C1, English level C1)
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,932.90 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application Deadline::
07/09/2025
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The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Contact::
For further information please contact Univ.-Prof. MR. Dr. Johannes Fellinger, E-mail: johannes.fellinger@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Bischofstraße
11,
4020
Linz