Senior Scientist (Doctorate/PhD)

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Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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No Offer Description 01.07.2026 for 4 years, possibility for a permanent position depending on requirement and performance evaluation Job profile: Independent empirical research in the field of physics education with a focus on climate education Conception, implementation and further development of research-led courses in the physics teacher training programme and supervision of scientific theses (Bachelor and Master) in the physics teacher training programme Participation in organisation and administration in the field of mathematics and natural sciences at the Department of Subject-specific Education Independent acquisition, management and coordination of national and international third‑party funded projects and participation in corresponding research networks Participation in public relations and knowledge transfer, especially in the context of learning labs Your profile: Completed teacher training programme with physics as a teaching subject or equivalent; completed doctoral studies or PhD in physics education or equivalent Experience in the independent implementation and further development of university courses in the field of physics education Publication experience in internationally visible, peer‑reviewed journals in the field of empirical science education research Experience in independently acquiring and participating in third‑party funded projects (national and international) Research experience in the field of climate education and education for sustainable development Experience in setting up, organising and running learning labs German language skills, if not first language: C1 Knowledge of English, if not first language: B2 Desired: Teaching experience in physics at school Ability to innovate and be creative Ability to think and act institutionally Strong interest in research Desired: Management and personnel leadership skills Application: We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15756 The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists.

What the University of Innsbruck offers: From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting opportunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the successful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

Organisation/Company University of Innsbruck Department Faculty of Teacher Education Research Field Educational sciences » Education Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 13 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 hours per week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority. In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs.

For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at. Languages At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential. Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Unit of Mathematics and Science Education Country Austria City Innsbruck Postal Code A-6020 Street Technikerstraße 25 #J-18808-Ljbffr