"University Assistant Prae Doc (PhD Position)"

The Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is seeking a University Assistant (Prae Doc) to start as soon as possible, for an initial six-year term.

University Assistant Prae Doc (PhD Position)

Your Role

• Active research: Independent planning and execution of first-class, practice-oriented research projects (as part of your dissertation) or participation in senior faculty research projects
• Teaching: Planning and conducting of courses, including examinations and evaluations, with the opportunity to independently design innovative, problem-based learning formats
• Student supervision: Serving as a contact person for students and co-supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Collaboration with companies: Engaging in research and teaching cooperation with national and international industry partners
• Institute management: Independent and responsible handling of administrative and organizational tasks

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree in economics, social sciences, or related fields
• Strong interest in research, particularly in entrepreneurship and/or technology and/or innovation management
• Knowledge of empirical social research and statistical methods
• Independent, structured, and quality-oriented working style, combined with teamwork skills and flexibility
• Willingness to act independently and entrepreneurially
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and German

We offer

• Internal training and coaching with field-specific training opportunities, particularly to strengthen methodological skills for teaching and research
• 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: Part-time position (30 hours/week); monthly gross salary: € 2.786,10; fixed term of 6 years.

Further information about the advertised positions and instructions for submitting your application documents are available at wu.ac.at/arbeitgeberin and 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: University Assistant Prae Doc (PhD Position)

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: PhD

Field: Business Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, Project Management, Technology Management