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Job opportunity Senior Scientist post doc at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Jobportal

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Wien, 1020
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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

Competence Center for Experimental Research
Part-time, 36 hours/week
Starting April 01, 2025, and ending after 3 years The WU Competence Center for Experimental Research is a cross-disciplinary institution at the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, with the purpose to further the experimental method in business and economics, and to run the WU Experimental Research Laboratories (WULABS). The laboratory infrastructure consists of a large lab with 32 seats, a smaller lab with 12 seats, an eye tracker/bio-physical devices lab as well as an audio lab with five soundproof cabins. The competence center also offers PhD courses in experimental methods, organizes workshops and conferences, and provides consultation and support for experimental research projects. More information can be found on the competence center’s website: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/exp/

What to expect

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly active and productive researcher, who – in addition to conducting her/his own research and making a significant contribution to the research area – will be expected to support the running of the laboratories and consult other researchers on the use of the experimental method. In particular, your consultation and administrative tasks will include
  • consultation of researchers on experimental methods,
  • maintenance of technical laboratory infrastructure,
  • development of procedures and rules for laboratory use,
  • administration of online recruitment system, and recruitment of participants,
  • organizational support for running experiments,
  • programming of laboratory administration applications, and
  • administrative support for the director of the competence center.
There are no teaching obligations. Supervision of Bachelor and co-supervision of Master theses is welcome.

What you have to offer

We wish to attract candidates with
  • a solid academic qualification (PhD or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field,
  • evidence of research quality (e.g., as demonstrated in the job market paper and other papers),
  • ample experience in applying the experimental method in business or economics, and
  • IT-background and skills necessary to run and administrate an experimental laboratory (programming skills are a big plus).
A very good written and oral command of the English language is required (for international candidates, German language skills are a plus but not required). Beyond any formal requirements, we are looking for an enthusiastic, curious person who is passionate about research and willing to take on responsibility. For questions, please contact Professor Ben Greiner (ben.greiner AT wu.ac.at). Please upload the following documents with your application: a cover letter, CV, and job market paper. If available, you may also include a research statement.

What we offer you

  • Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
  • A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
  • Excellent accessibility by public transportation
  • Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4,932.90 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent 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 05, 2025 (ID 2315).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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