Teaching and Research Associate

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Part time
  • published till: 2025-06-18
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 International Marketing Management (Prof. Lüdicke & Team)
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2025, and ending after 6 years
 
You want to deepen your understanding of global marketing while contributing to impactful research and education? Consider joining us at the Institute for International Marketing (IMM) and contribute to advancing knowledge in global marketing and consumer culture, empowering the next generation of marketing leaders.
 
We are looking for a talented and motivated new team member who is interested in pursuing a PhD while also contributing through rigorous academic research in consumer culture, sustainability, or global marketing, through teaching in global marketing, and through administrative support of the institute.

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.
  • Research, for yourself and others: You will be supporting publishing activities at the institute, collecting empirical data, and disseminating relevant research findings to practitioners as well as the wider public.
  • Conduct and supervise teaching: You will be planning and teaching courses and contributing to holding exams and evaluations.
  • Student support: You will be available to answer students’ questions, provide feedback on seminar papers, and act as a co-advisor for bachelor’s theses.
  • Performing organizational and administrative tasks: You will be collaborating in the organization of teaching and will be taking on supporting tasks in the administration of research.
  • Learning from top researchers: You will be getting your own research career off to a great start by working together with renowned researchers in your field and learning from them.
  • Teamwork: You’ll be working with a team of 7 academics, including 4 women and 3 men and 2 fellow PhD students. You’ll be joining a dynamic, friendly, and energetic group that is committed to making meaningful contributions to society through research and teaching.
  • Building up a personal network: You will be using the pre-doc phase to create your own professional network, connecting with international academics, practitioners, and fellow PhD students from around the world.

What you have to offer

  • A relevant master’s degree: You hold a master’s degree in business and management, or in a related field such as sociology, anthropology, or business communication, that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
  • Motivated team player: You are a highly motivated, internationally-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • International exposure: You have prior experience with international, global, or cross-cultural topics in work or study environments.
  • Interest in consumer culture theory: You possess a keen interest in consumer culture theory (CCT) and are eager to address pressing societal issues related to sustainability, inequality, migration, technological transformation, and etc.
  • Proficiency in research methodology: You are proficient in empirical social science methodology, with a focus on qualitative research methods such as interviews, observations, ethnography, and netnography.
  • Fluency in English: You are fluent in English, enabling effective communication in an academic setting.
  • Language learning willingness: While German language skills are not a prerequisite as we mostly speak English in the team, you are willing to learn the language over time to enhance your integration.
  • Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to utilize multimedia teaching and learning formats and are open to developing your skills in this area.

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 June 18, 2025 (ID 2457).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!