Teaching and Research Associate

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 Production Management
Part-time, 15 hours/week
Starting April 01, 2026, and ending after 8 months You want to start your research in operations management and supply chains while gaining teaching experience at a leading institution? This position opens the doors to an outstanding academic career by enabling you to conduct research that is relevant to academia and business. This is your chance to become part of a strong research community and contribute to advancing our understanding of operations management and supply chains in today's complex world.

What to expect

• Enrich or extend the teaching and research of the Institute for Production Management. 
• Contribution to the German-language and English-language BSc programs (courses in FuB and specialization in Production Management)
• Supervision of Bachelor Theses
• Research: PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Collaboration on research projects at the institute (national and international)
• Dissertation work: You may spend up to one third of your working time on dissertation-related activities (from initiating a project to research and writing)

What you have to offer

• Academic degree: You have a master’s degree with significant depth in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Social Ecological Economics or a closely related field that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
• At least 1-year professional experience at a recognized university
• Potential shown to execute competitive research projects, collaboration with industry partners is expected as well
• Research interests in industry 4.0/5.0 as well as social and ecological sustainability 
• Teaching experience in English or German with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.

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 minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €1,416.04 (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 March 25, 2026 (ID 2696).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!