Job Information
- Organisation/Company: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Research Field: Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 7 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
- Country: Austria
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Offer Starting Date: 12 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
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
Competence Center for Empirical Research Methods
Parttime, 38hours/week
Starting Ocotober 12, 2026, and ending after 6 years
Would you like to consult and support research staff and doctoral candidates at WU in empirical research projects using qualitative, interpretative, and mixed-methods approaches and act as a collaborator? Do you want to conduct independent research in qualitative and interpretative research methods and promote good scientific practice? And all this at one of the largest and most modern business universities in Europe? This position offers you a pathway into academia as well as later opportunities in empirical research practice.
After a contract duration of 2 years, it is possible to conclude a development agreement. According to the WU personnel development plan, this position has a maximum fixed term of 6 years. If all agreed goals are met, the employment relationship can be converted into a permanent position.
What to expect
- Consulting and providing support to WU research staff and doctoral candidates in qualitative and interpretive research methods and projects, as well as in research projects employing mixed methods
- Establishing and managing the Ombudsperson office for good scientific practice in collaboration with the central office
- Participating in self-administration and handling administrative tasks of the Competence Center for Empirical Research Methods
- Organizing and conducting methods workshops
- Designing, organizing, and facilitating methodological exchange and interpretation forums
- Curating, maintaining, and further developing the WU Methods Toolbox
- Conducting independent research, including publishing in internationally recognized journals and securing third-party funding
- Pursuing academic advancement opportunities, including habilitation
What you have to offer
- Completed doctoral/PhD degree preferably with a background in social sciences
- Excellent knowledge of qualitative methods for empirical social research
- Excellent knowledge of mixed-methods approaches for empirical social research
- Advanced expertise in at least one specialized area of interpretive or reconstructive social research (e.g., artifact analysis) is an advantage
- Solid knowledge of the principles of good scientific practice, including relevant frameworks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with didactic competence for individual consulting, method coaching, and teaching
- Experience in scientific methods consulting and coaching
- Openness to diverse qualitative research approaches and interest in their development and application
- Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary and cooperative research contexts
- Strong skills in computer-assisted qualitative data analysis; experience with MAXQDA and/or NVivo is an advantage, as are skills in statistical software
- Ability to independently plan, conduct, and publish scientific research projects
- Experience in writing scientific articles and publishing in recognized academic journals
- Experience in securing third-party funding as well as in the design and implementation of Third Mission projects is an advantage
- Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken (level C1)
- Ability to work well in a team, enthusiasm, initiative, strong self-organization skills, and enjoyment of responsibility
- Willingness to teach using multimedia: You are prepared to apply multimedia teaching and learning formats.
What we offer you
- Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
- 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 €4,763.59 (14 times per year). 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 October 7, 2026 (ID 2874).
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
Requirements
- Research Field: Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Competence Center for Empirical Research Methods
- Country: Austria
Contact
- City: Vienna
- Website: http://www.wu.ac.at/
- Street: Welthandelsplatz 1
- Postal Code: 1020