University Assistant (PhD position)

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed.

Organisation/Company: University of Innsbruck, Department of Business Informatics, Production Management and Logistics, Faculty of Business and Management.

Research Field: Economics » Management studies.

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1).

Country: Austria.

Application Deadline: 7 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC).

Type of Contract: Temporary.

Job Status: Part-time.

Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed.

Funding: Not funded by an EU programme.

Research Infrastructure: No.

Offer Description

• Start as soon as possible.
• Duration: 4 years.

Job profile includes:

• Information Systems.
• Independent research in business informatics.
• Independent teaching.
• Team research.
• Training and further education.

Your profile:

• Relevant Master's, Magister, or Diplom degree, preferably in business administration, information systems, or computer science.
• Strong conceptual and theoretical research understanding.
• Basic empirical research knowledge.
• Interest in digital transformation, digital platform ecosystems, and social implications of digital technologies.
• Very good German and English language skills.
• Intention to pursue a doctorate; include a max 5-page reflection on your dissertation project with your application.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Application:

We look forward to receiving your online application. The full call for applications, including salary details, can be found here.

The University encourages applications from female scientists and qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Austrian laws.

Benefits include pension schemes, flexible hours, childcare facilities, courses, sports, language training, library access, and affordable canteen food.

The university values diversity, equal opportunity, and is family-friendly. It was awarded 'Top workplace 2018'.

Languages: German, English, or other languages depending on the community. Internal communication is in German; basic German skills or willingness to learn are essential.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers: 1.

Department: Business Informatics, Production Management and Logistics.

City: Innsbruck, Austria.

Street: Universitätsstraße 15.