Project staff member (post doc) (ID 2435)

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Project staff member (post doc) (ID 2435)

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Job description: Offer DescriptionYou 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 theInstitute for International Business
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting August 01, 2025, and limited until December 31, 2027You have decided to pursue an academic career and want to conduct research, teach, and be an active member of the scientific community in your field? This position is the next step in your career in research. This position is a shared post-doc position related to two third-party funded projects: VALPOP (an EU Horizon project focusing on populist networks) and eXplore Big Data (a cross-university collaboration between WU and the Technical University of Vienna).What tot expect

• Independent research work: You will be expected to work in the field of International Business and Data Science with a specific focus on populism, public policy and data analytics. You will be independently gathering data, working with cooperation partners and companies to conduct interdisciplinary research with practical relevance, and publishing your findings in top journals
• Teaching: The position does not include teaching obligations. However, there is the possibility to teach additional courses (additional remuneration)
• Student support: You will act as a supervisor for bachelor’s theses and as a co-supervisor for master’s theses. As part of the eXplore Big Data project, you will be involved in student projects and the co-co-supervision of master theses with TU Vienna.
• Organizational and administrative support: You will help in administering the related third-party projects (VALPOP, eXplore Big Data) and acquiring further third-party funding
• Learning from top researchers: You will be working together with renowned researchers in your field and learning from them
• Teamwork: At the institute, you’ll be working to advance research in your field together with an experienced team
• Building up a professional network: You will be using the post-doc phase to establish yourself as a researcher and expand your own professional network

What you have to offer

• A PhD degree: You have a completed (by the time of employment) doctoral degree with excellent grades focusing on International Business, Business Science and/or Data Science. Academic awards for PhD work are a plus
• First academic papers: You have strong skills in gathering quantitative data and applying advanced data science techniques. You have academic papers (focusing on populism, public policy and/or data science) under review or R&R stage in leading business outlets. Papers published are a plus
• Language skills: You speak excellent English and have at least a basic knowledge of German
• Experience with supervising student theses: Experience with co-supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses is a must
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You have experience in using multimedia teaching and learning formats or are at least willing to learn
• IT skills: You are familiar with MS Office and R. An ability to work with major firm-level databases and company documents is a key requirement for this role. Experience with Python or other data science tools is a plus.
• Third-party relations: You have experience in working and building relationships with other academic or non-academic institutions. Having participated in or contributed to third-party funded projects is a plus
• Working style: You work independently, show initiative, and have good self-organization skills

What we offer you

• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at .The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4,932.90 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. 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 June 11, 2025 under (ID 2435).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Economics Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Institute for International Business Country Austria GeofieldContact CityVienna WebsiteStreetWelthandelsplatz 1 Postal Code1020 E-Mailjasmine.bargehr@wu.ac.at Phone01313364701STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €4932.9 per month

Location: Wien

Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 03:51:51 GMT

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