Assistant Professor, non-tenure track in Industrial Economics
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 Department of Economics
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2027, and ending after 6 years
Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.
The Department of Economics of the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor position (post-doc) in Industrial Economics. The position is a 100% (40 hours/week, employee subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff - Angestellte*r gemäß Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer*innen der Universitäten). The position will be limited to a period of six years and is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.
What to expect
The Department of Economics offers an active and internationally oriented research environment. The successful candidates’ research focus should be in the field of Industrial Economics. You will join the faculty of the Department of Economics and are expected to provide a good fit to its current research environment, as well as to cultivate excellence and contribute to the research, teaching, and service activities in the department.
What you have to offer
Applicants should have a solid academic qualification (PhD or equivalent) in Economics (or a related field), high-quality research output (job market paper(s) and/or publications in international peer-reviewed journals) related to the field of industrial economics, a commitment to excellence in teaching including the willingness to use multimedia teaching methods, experience in the acquisition of third-party funded projects is of advantage, and ability to enlarge and deepen the network of contacts to the international academic community.
Following supporting documents need to be submitted with your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Up to two research papers
- Three reference letters
- Teaching evaluations
First-round interviews will be conducted virtually at the EJM, Dec 14-17, 2026. Applicants should also apply through the EJM platform. To be considered for the first round of interviews, all application materials must be received by November 25, 2026.
What we offer you
- Flexible working hours
- Training opportunities
- A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
- Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
- A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
- Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
- Excellent accessibility by public transportation
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.
The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,079.50 (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.
Bewerbung
Do you want to join the WU team? Then please submit your application by November 25, 2026 (ID 2953). We are looking forward to hearing from you!
WU is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women. Not sure if your profile fully matches our requirements? Apply anyway! In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported throughout each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates' qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.