Postdoctoral Researcher (NTT) - Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is seeking to fill a full-time postdoctoral position (non-tenure track) starting as soon as possible for an initial term of six years.

Your Role

• Lead a third-party funded research project, with responsibility for project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination
• Contribute to the strategic development of the institute by taking on a leadership role in advancing its research and teaching programs
• Collaborate closely with national and international industry partners, including Microsoft, Generali, OeNB, Porsche Holding, and REWE
• Publish high-quality scholarly articles, both from independent research projects and in collaboration with senior and junior faculty
• Co-supervise doctoral candidates and teach at the bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA levels, with the opportunity to independently design innovative, problem-based learning formats

Your Profile

• Completed doctoral or PhD studies (postdoc) in economics, social sciences, or related fields
• Expertise in entrepreneurship and/or technology and/or innovation management
• Proven experience in independently leading and advancing research or collaborative projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and ability to manage diverse stakeholders
• High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and execution capability
• Genuine interest in industry collaborating and applied research
• Proficiency in empirical social research and statistical methods
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and German

We offer

• Opportunity to pursue postdoctoral qualification (habilitation) with active support for your academic career development
• Access to an international research network (including Harvard Business School, MIT, Copenhagen Business School, WHU, CERN) along with funding for conference participation and research stays abroad
• A dynamic, open, and highly motivated team that fosters lively academic exchange
• An attractive working environment at one of Europe’s leading business universities, with state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Flexible working arrangements, including home office options, and family-friendly conditions
• Comprehensive employee benefits (e.g., meal subsidies, childcare facilities, sports and health programs)

Application

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: Full-time position (40 hours/week); monthly gross salary: €4,932.90; fixed term of 6 years. Further information about the advertised positions and instructions for submitting your application documents are available at www.wu.ac.at/jobs (Reference number: 2564). For subject-related questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Keinz (peter.keinz@wu.ac.at). We look forward to receiving your application by October 8, 2025.

Job details

Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (NTT) - Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Employer: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Location: Welthandelsplatz 1, Vienna, Austria
Published: 2025-09-19
Application deadline: 2025-10-08 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
Job type: Postdoc
Field: Entrepreneurship, Management, Technology Management, Statistics, Project Management, Business Economics