Assistant Professor, tenure track, qualification agreement

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Fulltime
  • published till: 11.03.2026

 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 Statistics and Mathematics
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2026, and limited for 6 years
 
A qualification agreement will be concluded at the start of the employment (§ 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU’s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws of WU § 43a.

What to expect

The successful applicant will carry out independent research and supervision activities in the field of Statistics (with a focus on Statistical Computing).

We are particularly interested in researchers whose scientific work focuses on algorithmic, numeric, and computational aspects of modern statistical methods. A proven interest in applications from the fields of Business, Finance or Economics is an advantage, but candidates working in other application areas in the fields of social or environmental science are also encouraged to apply.

In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching duties associated with the position initially comprise 4 hours per week; they can be in quantitative education programs at WU at all Levels (bachelor, master and PhD).

What you have to offer

You hold a diploma or an MSc as well as a PhD in mathematics, statistics or equivalent.

We expect scientific excellence, documented by publications in internationally recognized journals and international experience.

Proven academic mobility either by (i) having completed their PhD or doctoral studies at a university other than WU, or (ii) having held at least two consecutive years of postdoctoral employment (tenure-track or non-tenure-track) with a minimum workload of 20 hours per week at another university or a reputable non-university research institution.

First managerial experience (e.g. acquisition and/or management of third-party projects) is an advantage. German language skills are not a prerequisite, but we expect the willingness to acquire proficiency in German over time.

Required submission materials:

  • Cover letter
  • CV (incl. list of publications and talks)
  • Research statement (research interests and future agenda, max. 3 pages)
  • Teaching statement (teaching experience and teaching philosophy)
  • Two reference letters or names from at least two references

Other documents supporting your application may be submitted as well.

Please do not submit full papers.

For details of the position, please contact Professor Kurt Hornik (kurt.hornik@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-4756) or Professor David Preinerstorfer (david.preinerstorfer@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-6272).

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
  • A top business and economics university with renowned experts on the faculty and a diverse range of subjects, triple accredited
  • Excellent infrastructure, both technologically and architecturally, and a wide range of WU service units


Travel and lodging expenses:
ln case you are invited to a job talk at WU, the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics will refund your travel costs on usual terms.

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

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,904.00 (14 times per year). 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 11, 2026 (ID 2682).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!