2 Teaching and Research Assistant
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Research, development, teaching
- Part time
- published till: 23.07.2025
Institute for Marketing and Customer Analytics
Part-time, 10 hours/week
Starting as soon as possible, and ending after 6 months
What to expect
- Research Support & Analyses Tasks:
- Support in coding for applied research projects using Python and / or R (e.g., programming and maintaining scrapers for Amazon, Google, API requests for GPT, etc.)
- Perform basic statistical analyses using Excel, R, Python or similar tools
- Assist in A/B testing or user behavior analysis (e.g., using Hotjar or Google Optimize)
- Collect, clean, and analyze data on consumer (online) behavior, preferences, and purchasing patterns
- Design, distribute, and analyze surveys, polls, or questionnaires, experiments, or simulations (in lab or virtual settings)
- Organize and clean marketing data from CRM systems, Google Analytics, online ad performance, website traffic, social media, survey tools, or other similar data sources
- Content & Communication Support:
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings
- Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations, reports, or pitch decks for research and lecture presentations
- Draft summaries, briefs, or overviews of research insights
- Administrative & Coordination Tasks:
- Coordinate scheduling for focus groups, interviews, or field research
- Liaise with vendors, survey platforms, or research participants
- Maintain organized research files, databases, and source documentation
- Assistance in preparing research proposals and grant applications
What you have to offer
- Ongoing bachelor or master studies with at least 2 terms until graduation, ideally with a focus on marketing, economics, information systems, data science, or statistics, with above-average studying performance
- Proactive attitude, independent and reliable task fulfillment
- Efficient execution of organizing and structuring tasks
- Excellent command of English, German language skills are an asset
- Sound knowledge of statistics and good analytical skills in the field of marketing and customer analytics
- Proficiency in using MS Office programs (to assist creating lecture contents and other course materials)
- First experience in literature research: ability to use reference databases (e.g., WU catalogue, Google Scholar, or EBSCO)
- Ability to extract key insights from literature, summarize research results, and write reports in order to assist ongoing research
- Experience in working with a programming language (e.g., Python, JAVA) is an asset
- Experience in working with content management systems (specifically, WordPress and plugins) as well as HTML / CSS is an asset
- Experience in working with the statistical software R, R Markdown and R Shiny would be an asset
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 monthly gross salary amounts to €674.80.
Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by July 23, 2025 (ID 2492).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!