Teaching and Research Assistant

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Part time
  • published till: 2025-06-04
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 Finance, Banking and Insurance
Part-time, 10 - 20 hours/week
Starting September 15, 2025, and ending after 1 year

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.
 
Contact for further information: Prof. Christian Wagner (christian.wagner@wu.ac.at)

What to expect

Research and teaching assistance in the area of finance: 
  • collection and management of data
  • empirical data analysis
  • presentation of data and analysis results (written notes, tables, graphics)
  • collecting and reviewing literature
  • support in teaching-related tasks

What you have to offer

  • Completed Bachelor degree and currently enrolled in one of our master programs with finance specialization
  • Strong English skills
  • Some experience working with financial data is an advantage
  • Some experience with R or comparable software, and interest to improve and learn more
  • Interest in working on questions related to financial markets, asset pricing, and/or monetary policy

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 monthly gross salary amounts to €1,349.60 (for 20 hours/week).

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by June 04, 2025 (ID 2446).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!