Project staff member (pre-doc)

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 29.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Six weeks vacation/Extra vacation time

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Meal allowance

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien invites applications for a PhD collegial position in Finance at the Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance. This part-time role (30 hours/week) runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2030.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD in Finance, deepen research, and contribute to teaching and research activities. Independent dissertation work with exposure to conferences and admin tasks, and access to a modern campus in Vienna, awaits the selected candidate.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or master’s in Finance or related field qualifying for doctoral enrollment at WU.
• Strong quantitative skills and interest in theoretical research on economic behavior.
• Experience with financial databases and large datasets.
• Proficiency in programming, econometrics, and textual analysis in R and/or Python.
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in finance focusing on asset pricing and monetary policy.

Aufgaben

• Independently conduct scientific work, including the dissertation.
• Participate in major conferences in the field.
• Contribute to teaching and research tasks and administrative duties.
• Assist with examinations and organizational/evaluation activities.
• Teach courses and conduct examinations while progressing with the research.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative skills

Strong English

R/Python programming

Data analysis with large datasets

Cloud computing

Ausbildung

Diploma/master’s degree in Finance or related field

Jobbeschreibung

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance.

Part-time, 30 hours/week

Starting October 01, 2026, and limited until September 30, 2030

Working as a PhD collegiate offers you the opportunity to deepen and expand your professional and academic education, complete a PhD degree in Finance and get ready for future academic careers.

What to expect

Independent scientific work, especially on the dissertation as part of the PhD studies.

• Active participation in the most important conferences in the relevant area
• Participation in teaching and research tasks as well as administrative tasks, taking into account the progress of the scientific work
• Participation in organizational and evaluation measures, taking into account the progress of the scientific work
• Participation in examinations
• Independent implementation of courses and holding of examinations, taking into account the progress of the scientific work

What you have to offer

Diploma/master’s degree in Finance or a related field of subject (e.g., Economics) that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.

• Strong quantitative skills and interest in theoretical research on economic behavior of individuals and institutions
• Strong English skills
• Experience in working with financial and economic data bases and with large datasets in general. Advanced skills in programming, in particular coding, econometric, and textual analysis in R and/or Python. Experience in parallel and cloud computing is an advantage
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in finance with a focus on asset pricing and monetary policy
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching and learning formats

What we offer you

• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
• Flexible working hours
• Training opportunities
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Inspiring campus lifewith over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,832.08 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women. Not sure if your profile fully matches our requirements? Apply anyway! In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported throughout each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates' qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.