The University of Vienna seeks a PhD student (Universitätsassistent*in Praedoc) for its Strategic Management Chair. In this role, you will conduct research on strategic decision-making and organizational design while supporting the Chair with administrative duties and teaching.
What You'll Do
- Conduct research on strategic decision-making in organizations and related performance implications.
- Focus your research on organizational design in technologically innovative environments.
- Perform administrative tasks for the Strategic Management Chair.
- Teach courses in Strategic Management at all levels.
What We're Looking For
- A completed Master's/Diploma degree (or very near completion) at the time of application.
- Your degree must be from a recognized Management program (e.g., M.Sc. in Business) or a related discipline like Economics, Psychology, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Enthusiasm for an academic career in the social sciences.
- A record of being among the top graduates (top 10% of your cohort).
- A strong quantitative background.
- Interest in acquiring methodological skills in formal (mathematical) modeling and/or quantitative empirical testing.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have
- A particular interest in the research field of strategy and organizational design.
- Relevant study experience in a (native) English-speaking environment.
- Existing teaching experience.
Team & Environment
You will join the Strategic Management Chair team at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, a group of approximately 10 people.
Benefits & Compensation
- Enrollment in the PhD Program (Management) of the Faculty, modeled after leading US Business School PhD programs.
- Potential additional enrollment in the pan-disciplinary Oskar Morgenstern Doctoral School, providing access to additional research budget and interdisciplinary learning.
- Active support for research activities and preparation for the international job market.
- Salary is calculated based on the gross salary for full-time employment (40h/week) in the B1 salary group (€3,776.10 base full-time). For 30h/week, salary is calculated proportionally.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Vienna, Austria.
The University of Vienna pursues an anti-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunity, women's advancement, and diversity. It aims to increase the proportion of women in academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority if equally qualified.
