Coordinator Research

You want to do work that makes a difference, assume responsibility, and help create ideal conditions for excellent research? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern businessand economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance
Part-time, 20 hours/week
Starting July 01, 2025

What to expect

  • You support the Managing Director of the European Finance Association (EFA), a professor at the institute, in strategic, organizational and administrative tasks.
  • A key task is the organization of the EFA's Annual Meeting, which takes place at a different European university each year:
    o  You independently lead the end-to-end planning and execution of the EFA’s Annual Meeting, welcoming approximately 750 international finance scholars and professionals. 
    o  You manage the full academic program lifecycle, including peer-review coordination, program scheduling, and liaison with program chairs, speakers, and presenters.
    o  Your responsibilities include managing finances, application processes, program creation, communication and PR, and you serve as the interface to the EFA's management board as well as all project and conference partners.
  • You develop and lead initiatives to strengthen the EFA community and brand, including communication strategies, community-building efforts, and engagement activities.

What you have to offer

  • University degree
  • Several years of experience in managing research projects, research communication, and organizing scientific conferences
  • Excellent English skills (Level C2)
  • Professional knowledge in using ConfTool
  • High sense of responsibility, proactive, independent working style
  • Proven experience in an international environment
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel

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
  • Mobile Working
  • Flexible working hours as part of a flexitime arrangement
  • A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €1,562.50. Depending on your profile and qualifications, a higher salary may be negiotiable. 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 May 28, 2025 (ID 2440).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!