Research and Teaching Associate (ID 2903)

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 29.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Six weeks vacation/Extra time off

Training opportunities

Wide range of benefits

Meaningful work

Modern campus in Vienna

inspiring campus life

Zusammenfassung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria seeks a part-time researcher to join the Health Economics and Policy Group. The role combines research design, data analysis and teaching while pursuing doctoral studies.

You will contribute to research projects, present at internal workshops, supervise theses, and write your dissertation over a six-year period. The position offers a competitive salary and a vibrant campus life in Vienna.

Qualifikationen

• Academic degree: diploma/master's in economics/health economics or related social science.
• Quantitative skills: strong background in quantitative methods; proficient in Stata or R.
• Research experience: prior experience conducting quantitative research.
• Qualitative methods: not required but asset.
• Languages: excellent command of English; German optional.
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching formats.

Aufgaben

• Institute Life: contribute to the Health Economics and Policy Group and participate in meetings and workshops.
• Research: collaborate on research projects, contribute to design, data collection and publications.
• Writing a dissertation: spend about one-third of time on writing the dissertation.
• Teaching: assist teaching in Bachelor’s Specialization Health and Social Policy with 2–3 contact hours per week.
• Supervision: support supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses with senior faculty.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative skills

Research experience

English proficiency

Multimedia teaching willingness

Ausbildung

Diploma/Master's degree in economics/health economics or related social science

Tools

Stata

R

Jobbeschreibung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Position Details

• Country: Austria
• Application Deadline: 7 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Job Status: Part-time
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
• Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
• Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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 in the Health Economics and Policy Group.

Part-time, 30 hours/week

Starting as soon as possible, and ending after 6 years.

Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.

You want to apply state-of-the-art academic theories and methods to real-life projects and make a difference in people’s lives? 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.

What to expect

• Institute Life: You will actively contribute to the Health Economics and Policy Group, a vibrant research group within the Institute for Social Policy, by participating in regular meetings, presenting your work at internal workshops, and engaging in the academic life of the institute
• Research: You will collaborate with members of the Health Economics and Policy Group on research projects, contributing to research design, data collection and analysis, and scientific publications.
• Writing a dissertation: You will be investigating your research topic and spending a third of your working hours on writing your dissertation.
• Teaching: You will support teaching in the Bachelor’s Specialization "Health and Social Policy" through co-teaching activities equivalent to approximately 2-3 contact hours per week.
• Supervision: You will contribute to the supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in collaboration with senior faculty members, supporting approximately 2-4 theses per year.

What you have to offer

• Academic degree: You have a diploma/master’s degree in economics, health economics, or in a relevant social science that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
• Quantitative skills: You have a strong background in quantitative methods and are proficient in at least one leading statistical software package, such as Stata or R.
• Research experience: You have prior experience conducting quantitative research.
• Qualitative methods: Experience with qualitative research methods is not required but would be considered an asset.
• Languages: You have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. German language skills are not required but would be considered an asset.
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.

What we offer you

• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
• 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

Curious?

Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

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. 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.