Postdoctoral Researcher (Project staff)

ivm; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 3,622,000 - 4,338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Meal allowance

Medical officer on site

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vienna University of Economics and Business is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Institute for Language and Discourse in Business. The role is full-time for 2 years 9 months, starting as soon as possible, with potential for renewal.

The project focuses on discourses of corporate environmental wrongdoing. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing outputs, and supporting funding applications in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in English language and/or linguistics and/or business communication.
• Strong research profile aligned with the Institute's focus on discourse of corporate wrongdoing.
• Evidence of high-quality publications in relevant fields.
• Advanced theoretical and methodological competence in corpus linguistics, discourse studies, and pragmatics.
• Experience with corpus compilation and annotation; familiarity with R, Sketch Engine, Python.
• International experience is a plus and English proficiency is essential (German desired).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on discourses of corporate wrongdoing, crisis communication, and sustainability communication.
• Publish research in high-quality outlets and contribute to project outputs.
• Support data collection and publishing activities within the team.
• Assist in applying for research funding.
• Support senior faculty in research, teaching, and administration.
• Build and maintain professional networks.

Skills

Research orientation

Strong theory & methods

Corpus linguistics

Discourse studies

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in English linguistics or business communication

Tools

R

Sketch Engine

Python

Corpus annotation tools

Job description

Vienna University of Economics and Business

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.

Institute for Language and Discourse in Business

Fulltime, 40 hours/week. Starting as soon as possible, and ending after 2 years and 9 months.

Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible. You have a passion for the English language and linguistics, and are interested in studying the ‘dark side’ of business communication? You would like to engage in research that is meaningful and has social impact? The Institute for Language and Discourse in Business is currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Project Staff).

What to expect

This Position Is Advertised As Part Of The FWF-funded ‘Examining Discourses Of Corporate Environmental Wrongdoing’ Project (10.55776/ESP2112125), Led By Dr. Mathew Gillings In The Institute For Language And Discourse In Business. The Project Focuses On The Discursive Construction Of Corporate Environmental Wrongdoing From a Range Of Stakeholder Perspectives. It Is a Full-time, Fixed-term, Postdoctoral Researcher Position Made Up Of The Following Key Parts.

• Research: Working as part of a project team, you will conduct research focusing on the discourses of corporate wrongdoing, crisis communication, and corporate sustainability communication.
• Research output: You will engage in innovative research and publish it in high-quality outlets, particularly in the area of corpus-assisted discourse studies and corpus pragmatics.
• Research support: You will collaborate within the team, engage in data collection, and support publishing activities.
• Research funding: You will offer support in applying for research funding.
• Organizational tasks: You will support senior faculty in their research, teaching, and administration.
• Networking: You will have the opportunity to create your own professional network.

What you have to offer

• A doctoral degree: You hold a completed doctoral degree in English language and/or linguistics and/or business communication.
• Research profile: You have a research orientation that is strongly aligned with that of the Institute for Language and Discourse in Business, as well as an interest in engaging in research projects focusing on the discourse of corporate wrongdoing.
• Research output: You have a promising portfolio of high-quality publications (commensurate with academic age), demonstrating academic rigour and relevance.
• Advanced skills: You have strong theoretical and methodological competence, particularly in corpus linguistics, discourse studies and pragmatics, and you have experience in corpus compilation and annotation. You have experience of working with programs and tools allowing for the compilation and analysis of large corpora (e.g., R, Sketch Engine, Python, etc.).
• Research funding: You have potential for acquiring research funding.
• International experience: Academic experience in an international, preferably anglophone, environment is a plus.
• Language skills: Expert command of spoken and written English; a willingness to develop a working knowledge of spoken and written German.
• Social skills: You are highly motivated, able to work in teams, and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational skills: You have experience in website administration and social media communication.

What we offer you

• 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 life with 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 €5,014.30 (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.

November 18, 2026 (ID 2945)

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.