Postdoctoral Research Associate / Reference Code 190

Universität für Bodenkultur; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-from-home options

Childcare support

Company pension plan

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Marketing and Innovation at Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate based in Vienna.

40 hours per week, contract from 15 January 2027 to 14 January 2033, with a gross monthly salary of €5,079.50 under the university staff collective agreement (paid 14 times per year).

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Business Administration with focus on marketing/sustainability or related field.
• Excellent English writing/speaking; German knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Evidence of publications in international journals in consumer behavior/marketing.

Aufgaben

• Perform independent research in Sustainable Consumer Behavior group.
• Publish in international journals.
• Participate in research projects and grant applications.
• Establish international research collaborations and present at conferences.
• Teach modules in marketing, consumer behavior and methods (4 SWS/semester).
• Create teaching materials and e-learning content.
• Supervise bachelor and master theses and co-supervise dissertations.
• Contribute to science communication and institute administration.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Publications in journals

Independent research

Ausbildung

PhD in business/marketing

Tools

Statistical software

Literature management

Jobbeschreibung

Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences

Environmental science » Other

Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Economics » Marketing Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 190 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Marketing and Innovation is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Extent of employment:40 hours per week
Duration of employment:15th of January 2027, limited to 14th of January 2033
Workplace: Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group:B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff: € 5.079,50 (payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• Independent research in the field of the Sustainable Consumer Behavior Research Group at the institute
• Independent publication activities in international journals
• Participation in research projects and publication activities of the institute
• Establishment of international research cooperations
• Representation of the institute at national and international conferences
• Independent conception and implementation of teaching modules in marketing, consumer behavior and methods (teaching load: 4 semester hours per week/semester)
• Creation of teaching materials and e-learning content
• Supervision of bachelor theses (as needed) and master theses as well as co-supervision of dissertations
• Active contributions in third mission/science communication
• Participation in the administration of the institute, institute events as well as student support

Required skills and qualifications

• Doctorate degree/PhD in Business Administration (with a focus on marketing and sustainability), Applied Psychology with a focus on sustainability and consumer behavior, Environmental Psychology, or a related field of study
• Excellent command of English in writing and speaking; knowledge of the German language is beneficial but not crucial to the job
• Evidence of relevant publications in international journals in the field of consumer behavior research (accepted or currently under review)

Desired skills and qualifications

• Proof of scientific collaboration in relevant international research groups
• Proof of international research stays
• Methodological skills in quantitative and/or experimental research designs
• Solid IT skills (statistical software, literature management, etc.)
• Relevant teaching experience at Bachelor's and/or Master's level in the field of sustainable marketing and/or consumer behaviour
• Interest in a cumulative habilitation
• Experience in the acquisition of third-party-funding
• Willingness to travel for international conferences/workshops
• Independent, self-reliant and deadline-orientated way of working

BOKU University offers numerous social benefits and perks, such as work-from-home arrangements, childcare, a company pension plan, and much more (see http://short.boku.ac.at/boku-benefits )

Applications can be submitted until: 11th of November 2026

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

Please note that the full job description is only available in German.