Teaching & Research Associate in Organizational Control and Incentive Systems (Doctoral Position) at Vienna University of Economics and Business
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) is advertising a
Teaching & Research Associate
position at the Institute for Strategy and Managerial Accounting (IfU), 30 hours/week, with a strong doctoral component. The post is designed for candidates who want to complete a
doctoral degree
while gaining first experience in
research projects
and
teaching
.
The research focus includes
organizational control
and
incentive systems
, with related areas such as
financial management
,
accounting & finance
,
governance
,
organization
,
human resource management
,
strategic management
,
corporate management
, and
microeconomics
(including incentive structures, labor productivity, and behavioral economics). The institute highlights empirical-quantitative methods, publication training, conference participation, and opportunities to work with experienced researchers and international guest scholars.
Eligibility includes a diploma/master’s degree in Business or Economics that qualifies for doctoral enrollment at WU. Strong English is required; German is helpful but not mandatory at the start. Experience with empirical research is an advantage, and skills in
Stata
,
Python
,
R
, databases, or survey/experiment software are beneficial. The role also includes gradual involvement in teaching, project courses, and administrative support.
Funding details: this is a paid employment position, not a scholarship. The minimum gross salary is
€2,832.08 per month
(14 times per year), with possible adjustment based on prior experience. The appointment starts on
2026-10-01
and runs for up to
6 years
.
Application deadline:
2026-05-20
. Applicants should submit their materials through the WU job portal and consult the detailed call documents linked in the announcement.
