PhD Positions

Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 2 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country: Austria Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Part-time Hours Per Week: 30 Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2027 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 at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law Part-time, 30 hours/week Starting February 01, 2027, and ending after 4 years Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible. What to expect As a teaching and research associate, you will be expected to be involved in research, teaching and self-administration at our Institute. Writing a dissertation: Writing your own dissertation is an integral part of your scope of work. Developing research skills: Initially, you will be expected to assist professors with their ongoing publications. Later, you will be expected to write independent publications (e.g.: scientific papers). Gaining teaching experience: You will be involved in teaching activities throughout your employment. Furthermore, you will gain experience in giving presentations within international research projects and corporate partners’ programs. Teaching will be in English for Austrian and international students and practitioners. Benefiting from the board structure: 10 professors and three center directors are working at the Institute. Depending on your current teaching assignment or research topic, you can work alternately with each of them. Working in a team: The Institute has approximately 90 staff members, most of them academic, as well as many visiting professors and guest researchers from around the world. Becoming part of the global tax law community: As the largest tax law institute worldwide, we are a hub for the international tax community. The institute offers a unique academic platform for significant, innovative, and inspiring tax-related research. Building your own personal network: You will have the opportunity to network within the international scientific community by participating in both the Institute’s and international conferences, and eventually during short research stays abroad. Maturing in a team: You participate and collaborate in research projects, publications, events and lectures on current topics which stimulates the expansion and deepening of specialist knowledge. The critical debate with peers, professors and international guests offers great opportunities for your own professional and personal development. Research and teaching support: You will support administrative tasks related to research, teaching, self-governance, and funded research projects. What you have to offer Academic degree: A completed, Austrian or international master’s degree in law and/or business and economics, or an equivalent qualification, that qualifies you for enrolment in a doctoral program at WU. Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Austrian tax law or another tax jurisdiction, ideally initial knowledge of international tax law. In addition, initial academic work in the field of tax law is an advantage. Language skills: Perfect command of the English language; other languages would be beneficial Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia learning and teaching formats. IT-skills: Good IT skills and ideally familiarity with new technologies Commitment: You would like to benefit from the exchange in an international team, and work independently, on your own initiative and in a self-organized manner. 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 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. Do you want to join the WU team? Then please submit your application by December 2, 2026 under www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 2960). We are looking forward to hearing from you! 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? Apply anyway! 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. Where to apply Website: https://jobs.wu.ac.at/project-staff-member-pre-doc-eng-j2960.html?agid=24 Requirements Research Field: Juridical sciences » Other Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law Country: Europe Contact City: Vienna Website: www.wu.ac.at/jobs Street: Welthandelsplatz 1 Postal Code: 1020