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Research and Teaching Assistant

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Research, development, teaching
  • Part time
  • published till: 29.07.2026

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 at the

Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance
Part-time, 20 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2026, and ending after 6 months

Please note that pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, only students who have not yet completed a master or diploma degree program can be employed.
 
We are looking for a student research assistant for ongoing finance research at the Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance. The project studies geopolitical risk and asset pricing using earnings calls and other text data. Tasks include literature reviews, data work, empirical analysis, and documentation. Contact: Otto Randl, otto.randl@wu.ac.at

What to expect

Research assistance in the area of finance: data management, statistical analysis, presentation of results.

What you have to offer

  • completed Bachelor degree and currently enrolled in one of our master programs with finance specialization
  • strong interest in finance, empirical research, and data analysis
  • strong English skills
  • experience with statistical software (R and/or Python), financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, LSEG, CRSP/Compustat), text-based data analysis, and LaTeX is an advantage

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 monthly gross salary amounts to €1,379.60.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by July 29, 2026  (ID 2845).
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.