Teaching and Research Associate
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Research, development, teaching
- Part time
- published till: 26.11.2025
Institute for Marketing and Consumer Research
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting February 02, 2026, and ending after 6 years
You care about consumer research from a scientific, a company and societal perspective? You want to satisfy your intellectual curiosity and deepen your research skills while developing your teaching experience?
This position opens doors to an academic career or a later switch to a career in business for a self-motivated, passionate researcher and team player, who wants to make a significant contribution to the Institute’s agendas.
The Institute for Marketing & Consumer Research (m.core) is part of the Marketing Department at WU Vienna. The team is committed to excellence and relevance in researching and teaching at the intersection of psychology and marketing. Members of the institute are actively engaged in the international scientific community, they work interdisciplinary, and they aim to publish the output of their research in renowned international peer-reviewed journals putting a particular focus on star publications.
What to expect
- Writing a dissertation: You will be investigating your research topic and spending a third of your working hours on writing your dissertation within the field of consumer research. Scientifically grounded consumer insights are among the most valuable resources of our times. Understanding human beings in their role as consumers is of utmost importance, from a managerial, societal and individual consumer perspective.
- Learning from top researchers: We are a passionate group of people that are united by their desire to tackle many of the questions that currently dominate our society. You will be getting your own research career off to a great start by working together with renowned researchers in the field of marketing, consumer behavior and psychology. The successful candidate will be integrated in the institute’s core agendas and research foci while simultaneously obtaining the opportunity to develop their academic skill set and profile.
- Teaching and teaching support: You will be planning and teaching courses in the field of marketing and consumer research yourself, primarily on bachelor level. Our program also nourishes tight links to the business world and we frequently engage in industry projects; partly in the form of practice-led teaching.
- Student support: You will be available to answer students' questions and provide feedback, act as a co-advisor for bachelor and master theses, as well as help with administrative tasks to support the successful operation of the institute.
- Organizational and administrative support
- You will be working together with an experienced, interdisciplinary and international team. We live a culture in which we mutually support each other. We seek a person that can support the team in both its tasks and spirit. An excellent set of structures at WU and the department supports this mission (well-reputed research seminar series, lab facilities, staff trainings, brownbag seminars, conference support, etc.).
- Building up a personal network: You will be using the prae-doc phase to create your own professional network for the future.
What you have to offer
- Academic degree: We are looking for applicants with a master degree in business or related disciplines that qualifies for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU and provide a solid grounding for the pursuit of consumer research (e.g., psychology, sociology, communication sciences, economics, anthropology)
- Data analysis: You have sound methodological skills and knowledge in both, qualitative as well as quantitative research methods. Sound knowledge in Marketing is desirable and will have to be acquired in case of a lack of prior knowledge.
- Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: Experience in teaching, or in using multimedia teaching and learning formats is an asset (e.g., as student assistant or tutor).
You should be motivated to continuously improve your didactic skills with WU's qualification program. - Experience in marketing and consumer research: Experience in marketing or a related field (e.g., through internships or student jobs) is beneficial.
- Communication skills: Excellent English skills, written and spoken are expected; proficiency in German is desirable
- Working style: Curiosity, reflection and respect guide all our actions at the institute. We are looking for team players who share these values and are passionate about research on the human being as consumer. You work independently, show initiative, are willing to take on responsibility, and have good self-organization skills.
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
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 November 26, 2025 (ID 2612).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
