University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Independent research and publication activities in the field of sport science, with a focus on training interventions in resistance, flexibility, or endurance training using modern biomechanical and physiological assessment methods.
• Participation in the research projects of the working group.
• Involvement in the preparation and submission of third-party funded research proposals.
• (Co-)supervision of students in the context of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses as well as dissertations at the Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health.
• Teaching courses (including, where applicable, practical sport-related courses) and supervising students.
• Participation in university self-governance and organizational tasks within the institute.

Your Profile

• Completed doctoral/Ph.D. degree in a natural science or medically oriented field related to human movement science, sport science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in research related to flexibility, strength, and/or endurance training
• Excellent knowledge of English corresponding to CEFR level C1.
• Very good knowledge of German or willingness to acquire German language skills corresponding to CEFR level B2 within two years.
• International publication and presentation experience in the field of human movement and sport science.
• Excellent practical experience in the use of modern equipment for biomechanical (3D motion analysis, dynamometry, electromyography, ultrasound, etc.) and physiological (spirometry, NIRS, etc.) assessments.
• Excellent practical skills in the planning, implementation, and analysis of training science experiments.
• Excellent statistical and IT skills, including basic programming knowledge (e.g., MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Experience in applying for third-party funded research projects.
• Teaching competence for contributing to courses in sport and movement science as well as sport pedagogy and didactics (Bachelor’s and Master’s programs).
• Independent and self-responsible working style.
• Reliability.
• Organizational skills and ability to work in a team.

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Assoz. Prof. Andreas Konrad I [email protected]

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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