Research and Teaching Associate (ID 2942)

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 113,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Wide range of benefits

Meaningful work

Modern campus in Vienna

Inspiring campus life

Public transport access

Job summary

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to join the Department for Business Communication on a 30-hour-per-week, part-time basis. Starting January 1, 2027, the contract runs for six years as part of the PhD program.

Applicant should hold a master's degree in business communication or a related field, with strong English skills (C1) and experience in data analysis and quantitative methods. Knowledge of R or Python is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business communication, communication studies, or related field.
• Fluent English at C1 level.
• Sound knowledge of data analysis and quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Writing your dissertation: spend one-third of working time on the dissertation.
• Research: participate in research projects.
• International publication and presentations.
• Contributing to project applications and third-party funding.
• Independent teaching (2 hours per week/semester).
• Student supervision and administrative tasks.

Skills

English (C1)

Data analysis

Quantitative methods

Teaching

Education

Master's in business communication or related

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 Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 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

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 for Business Communication Part-time, 30 hours/week Starting January 01, 2027, and ending after 6 years

Would you like to understand connections and make a difference? Are you interested in communication and science? We offer you an environment where you can develop your potential. At one of the largest and most modern business universities in Europe. On a campus where quality of work equals quality of life. We are looking for new members to join the team at the Department of Business Communication at Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Our societies are facing enormous challenges—artificial intelligence, global warming, and increasing global system competition are just a few of the contextual factors that influence organizations of all types, sizes, and forms today. At the same time, these organizations play a crucial role in overcoming these challenges and implementing and supporting transformation processes. Strategic communication is essential here for sense making, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, but also for dealing with the consequences of a highly polarized information and media society.

This position opens the door to an academic career in research and teaching in the field of strategic communication with a focus on quantitative empirical research.

Are you interested? Do you already have an idea for a dissertation, a burning question you want to solve? 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

As a member of our team, you will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration. This includes

• Writing your dissertation: You will conduct research on your topic and spend one-third of your working time on your dissertation.
• Research: Participating in research projects.
• Engaging in international publication and presentation activities.
• Contributing to project applications and third-party funding acquisition.
• Independent teaching (2 hours of teaching per week / semester / after the first year).
• Student support: Co-Supervision and supporting students.
• Administration: Participating in evaluation measures and administrative tasks at the Department of Business Communication.

What you have to offer

• Degree: You have completed your master's degree in business communication, communication studies, or a related degree to qualify you for doctoral studies at WU.
• Subject-specific competences desirable in the fields of (strategic, organizational, business or political) communication or corporate communications.
• Language skills: fluent command of English at C1 level, and willingness to learn German (if not already a proficient German speaker).
• Methodological knowledge: sound knowledge of data analysis and quantitative methods, particularly survey designs and experimental research, is expected.
• Publications and outreach: ideally first experiences in academic publishing.
• IT-Skills: Sound knowledge of R or Python is expected.
• First Teaching experience in higher education is desirable; you are also prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats and innovative approaches, and to develop and hone your teaching skills; you are willing to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.

What we offer you

• 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 life with 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 €2,877.08 (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? 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.