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Support programme INN2science students

To promote interest in an academic career right from the start of an undergraduate degree course and to provide barrier-free access to career prospects for students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, we offer a supportprogramme for students.

For this purpose, the Universität Innsbruck invites interested disabled and/or chronically ill students with a degree of disability of 50% or more to announce their interest in employment by forwarding the data sheet and relevant documents. Following positive feedback from the relevant faculty, employment as a student assistant will be offered from October 1^st and March 1^st for a limited period of six months, with the possibility of extension to a maximum of four years if the need continues, the requirements are met and the performance assessment is positive. The extent of employment is between four and ten hours per week, depending on the preferences / possibilities of the faculty concerned and the applicant. The salary is in salary group C according to the collective agreement of the universities and amounts to 269.80 euros gross per month (14 times) valid from February 1^st 2025 for an employment level of four hours per week and increases accordingly with higher employment levels.

What are student employees?

In accordance with the collective agreement of the universities, student employees are part-time employees who have not yet completed a bachelor's, diploma or master's degree programme for the intended position when the employment contract is concluded. In accordance with the employment contract, they are involved in courses, academic work, student supervision, administrative activities and the implementation of evaluation measures. Normal weekly working hours may not exceed 20 hours, except during lecture-free periods. Employment relationships end, without the need for a termination declaration, at the end of the semester in which the Master's (diploma) programme is completed, but at the latest after a maximum of four years.

Working at Universität Innsbruck

As one of the largest employers in Tirol, the Universität Innsbruck offers a diverse and exciting field of activity for employees with different educational backgrounds and experience. It welcomes the diversity of its staff and is committed to the principle of equal opportunities.

Who can submit?

All students who have not yet completed a bachelor's, diploma or master's degree programme for the position in question when the employment contract is concluded and who are 50% or more disabled and/or chronically ill are eligible.

How can I submit my application?

Expressions of interest can be submitted all year round. Several student assistant positions are awarded each year.

The Data sheet and the accompanying documents should be sent by e-mail to the Disability Officer, Bettina Jeschke, at behindertenbeauftragte@uibk.ac.at.

Documents to be submitted

Data sheet download
One-page letter of motivation
curriculum vitae
Proof of the highest level of education completed
Proof of a degree of disability of 50% or more (by means of a disability pass)
Study sheet or confirmation of enrolment LFU:online

Please note that it takes several weeks to process the application. We therefore ask you to submit your expression of interest as early as possible before the start of March and October.

The deans will be informed of the expressions of interest. The appointment is made by the institute where the position is to be filled. You will receive further information once your expression of interest has been received.

Once you have been accepted, you must submit an application to the Ministry of Social Affairs Service in accordance with the provisions of §§ 2 and 14 of the Disability Employment Act (BEinstG) promptly upon commencement of employment to determine your affiliation to Group of beneficiaries with disabilities. Subsequently, there is the possibility of an extension to a maximum of four years if the need continues, the requirements are met and the performance assessment is positive.