Offer Description
The Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Marketing and Innovation is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate.
Extent of employment: 30 hours per week
Duration of employment: 1st of October 2026, limited to 30th of September 2030
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 2.832,10 (payable 14 times per year)
Responsibilities:
- Writing a cumulative dissertation and publishing research results in international academic journals is desired
- Collaborating on ongoing interdisciplinary research projects, e.g., in the area of "crowdsourcing against climate change" with a focus on the so-called "Global South"
- Initiating and conducting initial independent research projects (third-party funding) in the fields of the "Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management" group
- Teaching courses in the area of "Sustainable Entrepreneurship," particularly in English
- Co-supervising theses within the framework of legal possibilities
- Supporting organizational and administrative tasks at the institute and in subject-specific study groups
- Willingness to contribute to Third Mission activities
- Willingness to travel, particularly for research projects in the so-called "Global South" (e.g., Africa)
Required skills and qualifications:
- Diploma degree in Business Administration, Environmental and Bioresource Management, Sustainable Development or other equivalent university degree
- Language skills: German (C2), English (C1 or higher)
- Profound knowledge of empirical research methods in business administration or other social sciences
Desirable skills and qualifications:
- Language skills in French (B1 level or higher)
- Experience in interdisciplinary projects as well as in thirdparty funded projects (e.g., EU, FWF, FFG)
- International experience
- Knowledge of agricultural supply chains for coffee, cocoa, or forestry products, as well as relevant (EU) legislation in this area
- Practical experience in research (e.g., initial conference contributions), teaching (e.g., tutorials, ideally first teaching assignments), and Third Mission activities (e.g., children's university)
- Teamwork skills, strong communication abilities, and organizational talent
Applications can be submitted until: 20th of August 2026
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.
People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.
Please send your job application incl.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Course evaluations (if available)
to HR Management, BOKU University, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: recruiting@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 156)
We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.
Requirements
Research Field: Economics » Management studies
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Please note that the full job description is only available in German
Website for additional job details: https://boku.ac.at/en/pers/interne-jobboerse
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Marketing and Innovation
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
Postal Code: 1180
Street: Feistmantelstraße 4
Contact
City: Vienna
Website: https://boku.ac.at/
Street: Peter-Jordan-Straße 70
