University Assistant Prae Doc
At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation.
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2026. Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc). Limited contract until 09/30/2029. Job ID: 5250.
The Vienna Graduate School of Economics (VGSE) is located at the University of Vienna and is part of the Oskar Morgenstern Doctoral School (OMDS). The VGSE offers a broad three-year PhD program in economics focusing on specialized field courses, research seminars, and intensively supervised research time. The program is entirely run in English.
Your personal sphere of influence
We are looking for highly qualified students with a completed master’s degree in Economics, preferably with a research orientation. We invite applications in all fields in Economics in which the faculty has expertise.
Your future tasks
* You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
* You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
* You are expected to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12‑18 months.
* You work on your dissertation and its completion.
* You hold courses within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
* You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
This is part of your personality
* Completed Master’s degree in Economics or closely related fields.
* Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English.
* Team player with high social skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
What we offer
* Flexible working hours and partial remote work.
* International academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
* Good public transport connections.
* Internal further training & coaching – over 600 free courses.
* Research support – grants for conferences, summer schools, and extended research visits abroad.
* Fair salary: basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (full time) with career-based increases.
* Equal opportunities – diversity encouraged; preference for qualified women.
The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1.5 years and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer substantiates a non‑extension declaration after 12 months. An extension up to a total of 4 years is possible for excellent performance.
It is that easy to apply
Submit your application letter and the following documents:
* CV
* Research statement (including possible supervisors)
* Two letters of recommendation (sent directly to application@vgse.at)
* GRE test result
* Transcript: Diploma supplement and/or transcript of records
* Reading list or syllabi for MSc level courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and/or Econometrics
* Proof of your English skills
Applicant interviews are conducted during and after the application period; we encourage early applications.
Apply via our job portal / Apply now - button.
If you have any content questions, please contact
Maarten Janssen – application@vgse.at.
We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. Preference will be given to female candidates.
University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.
Application deadline: 02/22/2026.
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