Vienna University of Economics and Business

Research, development, teaching

Part time

published till: 2025-08-20

You 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 the

Institute for Transport and Logistics Management
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2025, and ending after 6 years

You want to deepen your interest in supply chain management while gaining your first teaching experience? This position opens doors to either an academic career or a later switch to a career in business.

What to expect

Writing a dissertation: You will be investigating your research topic and spending a third of your working hours on writing your dissertation.
Research: Participation in research and publication projects.
Conducting and accompanying courses: Collaborate in the teaching activities of the chair, e.g. independent planning and implementation of courses and examinations.
Support organization and administration: Assist in the organization and evaluation of teaching and in the acquisition and administration of external funding.
Supervise students: You are there to answer students' questions and co-supervise seminar papers and theses
Working in a team: Actively contribute to a committed, cooperative and high-performing team.
Benefit from top researchers: At the start of your academic career, you will learn from renowned researchers in your field and thus expand your knowledge, e.g. by contributing to the writing and publication of academic articles and book chapters
Build a network: Use the pre-doc phase to make contacts for your future career, e.g. while attending scientific conferences

What you have to offer

Academic degree: You have a diploma/master’s degree in business administration or a related field (e.g. economics or industrial engineering) that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
Very good knowledge: You have very good knowledge in the field of operations research and the application of quantitative methods as well as programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, Julia, R...).
Very good knowledge: You have very good knowledge in the area of logistics and supply chain management
Teaching skills: You have previous teaching experience and/or excellent presentation skills
Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.
Language skills: You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
Commitment: You work independently, on your own initiative and in a self-organized manner.

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

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,786.10 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related 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 August 20, 2025 (ID 2514).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Teaching and Research Associate