Assistant Professor, non-tenure track

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Fulltime
  • published till: 18.03.2026

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

Institute for Economic and Social History
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting September 21, 2026, and ending after 6 years
 
You want to advance your research and teaching profile in Economic History? This six-year postdoctoral position offers the opportunity to develop an independent research profile, publish internationally, and gain substantial teaching experience while working collaboratively within a close-knit group of colleagues who share a strong interest in the field. Join an ambitious, internationally connected academic environment to take the next step in your academic career.

What to expect

  • Development of an internationally oriented research profile
  • Publications in relevant high-quality outlets and presentations at relevant international conferences
  • Teaching at BSc and MSc level (usually 4h/week per semester), collaboration in the development of the institute’s teaching portfolio
  • Collaboration and independent supervision of BSc and MSc theses
  • Participation in teaching and research administration within the academic self-administration at WU
  • Independent or collaborative preparation of applications for third-party funded research projects

What you have to offer

  • PhD/doctorate in Economic and/or Social Sciences (including Economic History)
  • Proven research focus on topics relating to Economic History, especially the intersection between economic history and and international economics/international political economy, e.g., regarding history of international trade, finance and/or migration
  • Solid command of quantitative empirical methods of the economic and social sciences
  • Ability to develop and work with relevant datasets for the aforementioned research focus
  • Excellent spoken and written English skills; German skills are not required, but knowledge and/or willingness to acquire them will be an advantage, as they improve flexibility in teaching
  • Experience in university teaching, publications in relevant quality outlets, presentations at relevant international conferences and/or experience in applyling for competitive research grants are not strictly required, but will be of advantage
  • Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods and learning formats

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
  • Living and working in one of the world’s most livable cities

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,014.30 (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 March 18, 2026 (ID 2690).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!