"University Assistant pre-doc"

As a university assistant pre-doc, you will join the Managerial Accounting research team led by Univ.-Prof. Thomas Pfeiffer. We conduct research using analytical methods in the areas of managerial accounting with a focus on contract theory, incentive systems, and corporate governance. The employee's research should qualify him/her for a doctorate as part of the international PhD program in Management. The program provides knowledge that enables you to apply analytical methods to business management issues. The programme is organized at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics of the University of Vienna.

Your future tasks:

• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the fields of Economics, (Applied) Mathematics, or a related discipline (Statistics, Econometrics)
• Knowledge in analytical research methods, such as game theory, information economics, or microeconomics
• Excellent command of written and spoken German and English (C1 Level)
• Basic IT user skills are expected (e.g. Office)

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
• Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
• Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714,80€ (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae (Required information: the highest degree obtained, the institution where it was obtained, and the year of graduation)
• A compelling letter of intent
• Master's Degree / Diploma
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