third-party-funded academic staff member (pre doc) (ID 2911)

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 43.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Six weeks vacation/Extra time

Training opportunities

Meal allowance

Employee discounts

In-house medical officer

Zusammenfassung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business invites applications for a part‑time (30 hours/week) position in the Research Institute for Urban Management and Governance. The role focuses on law-related research with interdisciplinary emphasis in economics and governance.

The candidate will contribute to ongoing projects, publish research, and supervise student theses. The position is part‑time, funded for one year (Nov 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2027) and located in Austria.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• German language skills are a plus.
• Strong academic performance in law required.
• Experience with externally funded research projects is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Work on third‑party funded research projects and contribute to teaching activities.
• Develop and publish your own research and publications.
• Co-supervise bachelor theses.
• Support organizational and administrative tasks at the institute.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Team player

Self-motivated

Tutoring experience

Ausbildung

Law degree (Diploma or Master)

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases & research tools

Jobbeschreibung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Organisation/Company WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Research Field Economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other 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

Research Institute for Urban Management and Governance

Parttime, 30 hours /week
Starting November 01, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2027

The Research Institute for Urban Management and Governance takes a multidisciplinary approach towards analysing issues of modern city management as well as questions of urban governance in an international context. The institute’s focus and core competences lie in the fields of the Social Sciences, Economics and Law.

You want to work on addressing major societal challenges and contribute to exciting, practice-oriented research projects? Here you’ll find the environment you need to achieve these goals and further develop your professional profile.

What to expect

• You will work on third-party funded research projects and contribute to other research and teaching activities at the institute
• You will develop and work on your own research and publications
• You will co-supervise bachelor theses
• As part of the team, you will support selected organizational and administrative tasks at the institute

What you have to offer

• You hold a diploma or master’s degree with strong academic performance in law
• You have very good knowledge of public and/or EU law, and bring experience in or curiosity about the institute’s main areas of research (including environmental and climate protection law; spatial planning and urban development; public services; law and political economy/socioeconomics; polarization and democracy under pressure)
• Experience in conducting externally funded research projects and/or experience in scholarly publishing are an asset
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English, German language skills are an asset
• You have a very good command of MS Office and experience in using legal databases and research tools
• You are a team player, flexible and self-motivated
• Prior teaching or instructional support experience (tutoring, grading, course assistance) is appreciated

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

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 your requirements? 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.

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