Project staff member (pre-doc)

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Part time
  • published till: 21.05.2025
You want to apply state-of-the-art academic theories and methods to real-life projects and make a difference in people’s lives? 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

Health Economics and Policy Group
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2025, and ending after 18 months

Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.

What to expect

  • Teamwork: As a successful candidate you will be a member of the dynamic Health Economics and Policy Group which is part of the well-established Institute for Social Policy.
  • Meaningful Research: You will work on an applied research project involving patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs).
  • External Collaborations: You will closely collaborate with Austrian policymakers, liaise with outpatient care providers, and collect and analyze patient data.

What you have to offer

  • Master degree: You have completed a degree in socioeconomics, economics, sociology, health economics, or public health. Other Master degrees might be considered if deemed sufficiently relevant.
  • Advanced skills: You have a good training in quantitative research methods. Additional training in qualitative methods is not required but welcome.
  • IT Skills: You are familiar with MS Office and have experience in applied quantitative research using modern statistical software such as Stata, and R.
  • Language Skills: You have native or C1 level in both German and English.
  • Working Style: You are comfortable working as part of a team and carrying out tasks independently, rigorously, and in an open-minded way.
  • Relevant experience: Experience working with PROMS and PREMS would be an advantage.

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

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,786.10 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related 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 May 21, 2025 (ID 2408).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!