PhD student (Diploma/Master's - PROCEED)

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Department of Neurology Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Negotiable Hours Per Week 30-40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 61140-2026-002016 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

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 27,000 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: PhD student (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree - PROCEED) for a 30 - 40 hour/week (part-time or full-time), three-year position Organizational unit: Department of Neurology Entry date: 10/01/2026 Term from 10/01/2026 Temporary employment to: 10/31/2029 Job Reference Number: 61140-2026-002016 The Department of Neurology, with a focus on Neurocritical Care, is seeking for a highly motivated PhD-Student (at least 30 hours/week, Master’s degree required) for the project “Predicting Recovery of Consciousness via Evidence-based Evaluation and Diagnosis” (PROCEED) funded within the Upper Austrian Research Initiative for Personalized Technical Medicine (PTM). The position is initially limited to three years, with the option of extension. The aim of the Upper Austrian PTM Research Initiative is to set new standards in medical technology research through close, cross-institutional collaboration (between JKU, IT:U and FH OÖ). In particular, the initiative aims to drive forward the development of personalised prevention, diagnosis and treatment solutions, to promote innovative research projects at the interface between medicine and technology, and to strengthen Upper Austria’s position as a centre for science and innovation in the long term. (PROCEED) is an interdisciplinary collaboration between TNF, MED, IT:U and KUK. The project combines clinical neurology, neuroscience, artifical intelligence and biomedical engineering to advance personalised care for patients with disorders of consciousness. As a PhD student, you will contribute to translational research spanning the entire patient journey, from bedside monitoring in the neuro-intensive care unit to long‑term follow‑up assessments. Working closely within the interdisciplinary PROCEED team and its collaborators, you will be immersed in a unique learning environment at the interface of clinical research, neurocritical care, and data analysis. This three-year fixed‑term post as a university assistant (PraeDoc researcher) offers structured supervision, experience in multimodal monitoring and patient assessments in the neurological intensive care unit and comprehensive scientific training. The aim is to develop both subject‑specific and interdisciplinary skills and to prepare candidates for a successful academic career. Job Duties: Completion of a doctoral dissertation as part of the Ph.D. program Management and support of research projects at the Department of Neurology, including project planning, methodological implementation, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental approaches Conducting measurements and data collection within clinical studies in the Neurocritical Care Unit Participation in infrastructural and organizational tasks Compilation, analysis, interpretation, and publication of research data in scientific journals and at conferences Maintaining and expanding research networks within and outside Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Contributing to scientific publications and reports Participation in teaching activities Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's students Your Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a completed Diploma or Master's degree in Human Medicine Knowledge of and/or experience in direct patient care Experience in university-level teaching is an advantage Excellent German and English language skills (minimum C1 level in both German and English) Strong teamwork skills, reliability, and a service‑oriented mindset Ability to work independently with a well‑structured approach What We Offer: On the basis of full‑time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,776.10 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1) 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 09/15/2026 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. Space for your future?

We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Dr. Jeanette Tas BSc MSc or Univ. Prof. Raimund Helbok, P +43(0) 57680 83 73041, E-mail: jeanette.tas@jku.at , raimund.helbok@kepleruniklinikum.at .

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