Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

This position of part of the Oskar Morgenstern Doctoral School (OMDS) at the University of Vienna. OMDS offers a broad PhD program focusing on specialized field courses, research seminars, and intensively supervised research time. The program is entirely run in English.

Your personal sphere of influence:

We are looking for highly qualified students with a Master’s degree in Business or Economics, or an equivalent degree interested in theoretical research. The potential topics to explore are mechanism design, market design, auction theory, contest theory, game theory.

The contract duration is 2 years with an opportunity to prolong the position for another 2 years provided the excellent performance of the candidate. A later starting date is also possible.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses 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:

• Master's degree in Business Economics, Economics, or closely related fields
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods (e.g. construction of economic models)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• You should be a team player with high social skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

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. The basic salary on a 30 hours/week basis amount to EUR 2,786.10. Paid 14 times a year.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Together with your application letter motivating your application, please submit the following documents:

•  a CV
• a research statemen
•  letters of recommendation (if available)
• a GRE test result (if available)
• Transcript: Diploma supplement and/or transcript of records
• Proof of your English skills
• Apply via our Job Portal/apply now - button

Applicant interviews are conducted at regular intervals during and after the application period. Therefore, we encourage early applications.