University Assistant (m/f/d) with or without a Doctorate University of Graz in Austria

University of Graz is advertising a University Assistant (m/f/d) with or without a doctorate at the Centre for Professionalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care in Graz, Austria. The position is linked to research and development in early childhood education and includes work on the Graz Interaction Scale (GrazIAS), scientific project design and evaluation, publication and presentation of research, teaching and continuing professional education, student supervision, networking, and administrative support.

This is a research-oriented academic post suitable for candidates with either a completed master’s/diploma-level degree or a completed doctorate/PhD in Educational Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. The post explicitly states that the doctoral-thesis component applies only to applicants without a doctorate, while applicants with a doctorate are expected to contribute at a more advanced research level and bring experience in independent research and externally funded projects.

The role offers a temporary replacement appointment beginning 2026-09-01. The application deadline is 2026-08-21. Salary is listed as €50,865.40 annually for the non-doctorate profile and €70,200.20 annually for the doctorate profile, with a full-time salary reference and possible overpayment depending on qualification and experience.

Key tasks include participation in national and international research projects, independent scientific research in early childhood education, support for project management and externally funded research administration, preparation of scientific publications and presentations, development of innovative educational programmes and knowledge transfer formats, contribution to teaching, and support for organisational and quality-assurance activities. The post also emphasizes the development of national and international collaborations and research networks.

Applicants should have excellent German and English skills, strong research-methods knowledge, good IT skills, and a structured, independent working style. Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods, data analysis software, scientific publishing, project management, teaching, adult education, and international research collaboration is desirable. Applicants with a doctorate should also demonstrate experience in acquiring and managing externally funded research projects and supervising students.

Applications must be submitted only through the University of Graz online application tool. Required documents are a letter of motivation, academic CV, employment references, and academic certificates. For enquiries, contact Josepha Barbarics at [email protected].