Assistant professor, non-tenure track - Research Institute for Supply Chain Management
WU Wien Stellenangebote →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 Research Institute for Supply Chain Management
Part-time, 20 hours/week
Starting as soon as possible, and limited until December 31, 2027
Have you decided to pursue a career in academia and want to support the initialization and coordination of the new Research Cluster “Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability”, conduct research and play an active role in the scientific community of your field? This position is the next step in your academic career.
What to expect
- Support organizational and administrative efforts: You will support the coordinators of the new Research Cluster by organizing events and meetings and by communicating activities from the Cluster via Social Media channels and the Cluster website. You will monitor the budget and secure third-party funding.
- Conduct independent research: You will independently carry out surveys, conduct practice-oriented research in collaboration with partners and companies, and publish your findings in top-tier journals.
- Benefit from working with leading researchers: You will collaborate with renowned researchers across different WU Departments.
- Strengthen your professional network: You use the postdoc phase to further establish yourself as a researcher and expand your networks.
What you have to offer
- Degree in Economic and Social Sciences: You have completed your doctoral studies with a focus in Supply Chain Management or Operations Research
- Initial scholarly publications: You have excellent knowledge of quantitative research methods applied in the field of Supply Chain Management and have published in this field
- Practical experience: You have practical experience in the field of Supply Chain Management
- Computer skills: You have experience with MS Office and programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java)
- Commitment: You work independently, take initiative, and are self-organized
What we offer you
- Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
- 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 €2.507,15 (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 November 04, 2026 (ID 2935). 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.