Teaching and Research Assistant

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Part time
  • published till: 03.06.2026

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

Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
Part-time, 12 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2026, and limited until September 30, 2027

Please note that pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, only students who have not yet completed a master or diploma degree program can be employed.
 
You want to deepen your data analytics skills, gain insights into research, and support teaching at WU? Expect supportive teamwork and exciting opportunities with a focus on machine learning-based information systems, big data analytics, sociotechnical criteria of AI, and data quality.

What to expect

  • Research: You will collaborate on ongoing research topics and projects as well as help develop new research topics and projects jointly with the team. The focus will be on quantitative, analytical, design-oriented research in areas such as machine learning-based information systems, big data analytics, sociotechnical criteria of AI, and data quality. Tasks may include e.g. method development, programming, conduction of data analyses, data collection, and literature search and analysis. You will acquire research experience and benefit from collaboration with internationally renowned researchers.
  • Teaching and Supervision: Expect to help planning and creating courses, supporting teaching activities at WU.
  • Organizational and administrative support: You will support general tasks, especially related to the set-up of both the team as well as research and teaching activities.
  • Collaboration in a newly forming team: You will be part of a newly forming, interdisciplinary, and ambitious team and have the opportunity of close collaboration, supportive teamwork, and intensive mentoring. Expect a supervisor that is highly motivated to help you grow.

What you have to offer

  • Ongoing studies: You are currently enrolled in a study program with a focus on fields such as information systems / business informatics, mathematics, data science, computer science, or artificial intelligence, with at least 13 months to graduation. A (very) good studying performance is an advantage.
  • Motivation and personal characteristics: You are highly motivated for both research and teaching and have the ambition to produce strong results. Teamwork and reliability is highly important to you. You are righteous, curious, thorough, organized, and show initiative.
  • Skills: You have knowledge of OR a deep interest to learn new skills in data analytics (e.g., machine learning). Strong Microsoft Office (especially in Word, Powerpoint) as well as programming skills (especially in Python), particularly regarding data analytics, are an advantage.
  • Language skills: You are able to express yourself well in both spoken and written English. Language skills in German are an advantage.

Do you want to join the team? Please submit your application including

  • Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
  • Brief Motivation Letter (max. 1/2 page)
  • Transcript of your bachelor and master / diploma studies, including all grades
  • If applicable: certificate(s) or references for additional skills and experience

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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

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

The monthly gross salary amounts to €827.76.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by June 03, 2026 (ID 2752).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!