WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), the largest business university in the European Union, is located at the heart of Europe. The university maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. WU is one of only two universities in the German-speaking world, which can claim triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA - a testimonial of WU’s high quality standards.

The Institute for Information Management and Control is currently inviting applications for a 20 hours/week Teaching and Research Assistant postion (employee subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff - Angestellte/r gemäß Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten; minimum gross monthly salary, paid 14 times per year: Euro 1,000.80). This employee position will be limited to a period of two years, starting on August 1, 2018 (commencement date subject to change).

Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, only students who have not yet completed a master or diploma degree program can be employed. Please note that under the terms of the WU personnel development plan, student employee positions are limited to an employment period of not more than two years.

Qualified candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this part-time position.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be

• supporting operative tasks at the Institute; 

• assisting current research projects in the area of Information Management and Control (e.g., helping with literature reviews, data collection, interview transcriptions, data preparation, and editing research papers);

• and cultivating practice and alumni contacts.

We offer the possibility to scientifically engage with interesting and current research topics related to business digitalization, in addition to flexible working hours, and a pleasant and friendly working atmosphere. Make your first steps in research with a focus on how modern IT can affect people, organizations and entire societies.

Your Profile:

The candidates must

• pursuing an ongoing university degree (master level or an equivalent) in information systems, business administration, informatics/computer science, mathematics, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines with at least 2 terms until graduation 

• have a demonstrated interest in supporting the above research areas and activities - have achieved very good university grades 

• be highly proficient in spoken and written English

• possess very good communication skills

• be effective in independently organizing and structuring tasks

• possess a strong analytical mind 

• have strong MS Office user skills with an emphasis on Excel 

• have experience in working with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R)

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in empirical fieldwork, coding or software programming. An international orientation, professional certifications recognized by industry, and German language proficiency are further advantages but no mandatory requirements.

Reference Number: 3655

Application materials can be submitted online until July 4, 2018.

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Travel and lodging expenses:

We regret that WU cannot reimburse applicants for travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and/or hiring process.

Equal opportunities:

WU is dedicated to the principle of equal opportunities and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Since WU seeks to increase the number of its female employees, especially in management positions, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Women with equal qualifications are given priority. Qualified candidates with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. WU has established a Committee for Equal Treatment, which is involved in all selection proceedings pursuant to § 42 of the 2002 Universities Act.