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2 Assistant Professors, non-tenure track

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Fulltime
  • published till: 2026-08-05

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact in academic research and teaching? Then this position is the perfect next step in your academic career. 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

Institute for Statistics and Mathematics
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting September 15, 2026, and limited until February 29, 2028

What to expect

The successful applicants will carry out independent research and supervision activities in the field of mathematics in economics and business. In line with the research focus of the institute this encompasses the following fields: statistics, computing and ML; stochastic processes and financial mathematics; operations research and optimization.

In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching duties associated with the position initially comprise 4 hours per week; they can be in quantitative education programs at WU at the BSc and MSc level, both in English and in German.

What you have to offer

  • You hold a diploma or an MSc as well as a PhD in mathematics, statistics or equivalent.
  • We expect scientific excellence, documented by publications in internationally recognized journals, excellent preprints, and presentations at seminars and conferences.
  • International experience is an advantage.
  • The ability to teach in English is required, the ability to teach in German is a substantial advantage.
  • Teaching experience in the context of a business school or an economics department is a substantial advantage.
  • Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.


For details of the position, please contact Professor Rüdiger Frey
(Ruediger.frey@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336 4760)

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 €5,014.30 (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 August 05, 2026 (ID 2852).
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.