Assistant Professor, non-tenure track (ID 2943)

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 199,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house medical officer

Athletic activities

Meal allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business invites applications for a six-year, full-time Postdoc position in the Department of Business Communication. The role starts March 1, 2027 and comprises 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary in line with Austrian standards.

We seek researchers with a PhD in communication studies or related fields, strong methodological skills (quantitative data analysis, NLP), teaching experience, and a commitment to international collaboration and

Qualifications

• PhD in communication studies or related field as a prerequisite.
• Strong methodological knowledge in data analysis and quantitative methods.
• Experience in publishing at international journals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a research program in strategic communication.
• Conduct independent research with partners and companies.
• Publish findings in top journals and present at conferences.
• Plan and teach courses in business communication.
• Support master’s and bachelor’s theses and advise students.
• Collaborate with top researchers and seek third-party funding.
• Contribute to organizational and administrative activities within the department.

Skills

English (C1)

R or Python

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in communication studies or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Organisation/Company WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Research Field Communication sciences Economics Sociology Language sciences Psychological sciences Political sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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 at the Department of Business Communication Fulltime, 40 hours/week Starting March 01, 2027, and ending after 6 years

Strategic communication as the communication that is substantial for the survival and sustained success of social entities is an indispensable organizational function in the 21st century. The study of strategic communication is a key field of research and teaching at the Department of Business Communication. We are therefore looking for excellent applicants with a focus on research and teaching in the field of strategic communication (e.g., advertising, marketing communication, corporate communication, public relations or political communication).

Are you interested? Then apply and become a member of our creative, international, and inspiring team at the Department of Business Communication at WU Vienna.

What to expect

• Development of research and professional network:Develop and maintain a network with the world’s leading researchers in strategic communication and build a professional network of professional communicators in Vienna and beyond.
• Independent research work: You will be independently gathering data, working with cooperation partners and companies to conduct research with practical relevance, and publishing your findings in top journals as well as presenting them at conferences.
• Teaching: You will be planning and teaching courses (4 hrs. per week / 2 courses each semester), with a focus on business communication.
• Student support: You will be available to answer students’ questions and act as an advisor for bachelor’s and master’s theses.
• Organizational and administrative support: You will be organizing and evaluating teaching activities and supporting the master’s program.
• Learning from top researchers: You will be working together with renowned researchers in your field and learning from them.
• Teamwork: You’ll be working to advance research in your field, which also includes (collaborative) funding applications and acquisition of third-party funds.

What you have to offer

• Doctoral Degree / PhD in communication studies or a related field (e.g., economics, sociology, linguistics, psychology, data science, political science).
• Subject-specific competencesin the fields of strategic communication (e.g., advertising, marketing communication, corporate communication, public relations or political communication).
• Methodological knowledge: in-depth knowledge and proven experience of data analysis and quantitative social science research methods; knowledge of and experience in computational social science or NLP.
• Research funding:commitment to and potential experience in attracting research funding.
• Teaching experience: Experience in teaching classes and supervising BA and MA theses is advantageous.
• Language skills: fluent command of English at C1 level, and willingness to learn German (if not already a proficient German speaker).
• IT Skills: Expert knowledge of R or Python is required; further programming skills are desirable.
• Publications and outreach: experience in publishing and presenting research internationally.
• International academic experience demonstrated by presentations at international conferences, longer stays abroad, or international work experience outside of Austria, is expected.
• Research program: interest in developing your own research focus and pursuing your habilitation project.

• 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 €5,079.50 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent 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. 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.

Please direct any questions to Prof. Dr. Marc Jungblut