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 in the

Research Institute for Urban Management and Governance
Parttime, 30 hours /week
Starting November 01, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2027

The Research Institute for Urban Management and Governance takes a multidisciplinary approach towards analysing issues of modern city management as well as questions of urban governance in an international context. The institute’s focus and core competences lie in the fields of the Social Sciences, Economics and Law.

You want to work on addressing major societal challenges and contribute to exciting, practice-oriented research projects? Here you’ll find the environment you need to achieve these goals and further develop your professional profile.

What to expect

• You will work on third-party funded research projects and contribute to other research and teaching activities at the institute
• You will develop and work on your own research and publications
• You will co-supervise bachelor theses 
• As part of the team, you will support selected organizational and administrative tasks at the institute 

What you have to offer

• You hold a diploma or master’s degree with strong academic performance in law
• You have very good knowledge of public and/or EU law, and bring experience in or curiosity about the institute’s main areas of research (including environmental and climate protection law; spatial planning and urban development; public services; law and political economy/socioeconomics; polarization and democracy under pressure)
• Experience in conducting externally funded research projects and/or experience in scholarly publishing are an asset
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English, German language skills are an asset
• You have a very good command of MS Office and experience in using legal databases and research tools
• You are a team player, flexible and self-motivated
• Prior teaching or instructional support experience (tutoring, grading, course assistance) is appreciated

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 October 14, 2026 under www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 2911).
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.