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Institute for Production Management
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2026, and ending after 6 years

Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.

The Chair of Sustainable Supply Chain Management led by Prof. Miriam Wilhelm at the WU Department of Information Systems and Operations Management is looking to hire a Research and Teaching Associate  (Universitätsassistent*in prae doc). The position involves research in the core area of the chair and teaching in the MSc program Supply Chain Management and the Bachelor’s Programs in Business, Economics and Social Sciences as well as Business & Economics. The Chair is firmly embedded in the international Supply Chain scholarly community, and the position aims at helping junior researchers to start a successful academic career.

What to expect

The successful candidate will pursue the Ph.D program at the WU Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. Your main duties include research, teaching, and administrative tasks.

• Building research skills: You will conduct an independent empirical research project in the area of Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
• Writing a dissertation: Based on this research, you will write a cumulative dissertation. During this process, you will receive regular and substantive feedback and support from Prof. Wilhelm, the first supervisor of your dissertation. You can use a third of your working hours for writing this dissertation.
• 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.

What you have to offer

We are looking for a highly motivated applicant with strong analytical skills with an interest in carrying out scientific research projects. To qualify you should have:

• Academic degree: A diploma/master’s degree in Business Administration (preferably with a specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management) with excellent grades that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
• International experience: During your degree program or in a professional context.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English.
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You have experience in using multimedia teaching and learning formats or are at least willing to learn.
• Working Style: Good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and with a team, organizational qualities and excellent communication 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

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

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,832.08 (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 July 15, 2026 under www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 2824).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women. Not sure if your profile fully matches our requirements? Apply anyway! In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported throughout each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates' qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.