Work where science meets quality of life: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research climate, innovative teaching, and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and the compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.
The following position will be filled at the Department of Economics, Analytics and Operations Research, Quantitative Economics Division (Prof. Martin Wagner) - at the Faculty of Management, Economics & Law with an anticipated starting date of July 15, 2026:
Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)
Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)
Minimum salary: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross), Classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b
Limited to: 6 years
Application deadline: June 10, 2026
Reference code: 112/26
Your responsibilities:
- Contribution to the main research areas of the research group;
- Independent teaching at the university, both in German and English depending on necessities, as well as supervision of student work;
- Commitment to high-quality research and publications, including research dissemination;
- (Co-)acquisition of funded projects as well as participation in departmental research projects;
- Participation in the organisation of workshops, conferences and other events;
- Participation in the management and development of the department as well as its national and international networks;
- Contribution to the departmental administration and quality assurance measures.
Your profile:
- Doctoral degree in Economics or related subjects (Mathematics, Statistics etc.) at a higher education institution. Note: This requirement must be fulfilled at least two weeks before commencing employment – at the latest: July 1, 2026.
- Excellent knowledge in at least one of the following fields: Macroeconomics, Quantitative Economics, Econometrics;
- Proficiency and ability to teach in English and German;
- Ability to conduct high-quality scientific research.
This distinguishes you additionally:
- Specialisation in Time Series Econometrics or related fields (e.g., Forecasting and Policy Analysis);
- Good teaching skills and/or experience in teaching at tertiary level;
- Social competence and ability to work in a team;
- Willingness to participate in the research activities of the research group;
- Willingness to participate in shaping the profile of the research group.
Why you will enjoy working with us:
- The employment contract is for the position as a non-tenure track Postdoc Assistant and stipulates a starting salary of € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective agreement)
- Work where it works best for you – thanks to flexible working hours and remote options
- Team spirit meets diversity – bring your individual background into our dedicated team
- Sustainably mobile – your workplace is on our green campus and easily accessible by public transport
- With us, equal opportunities apply to all: We look forward to every additional personality in the team
- Personal and professional development through diverse offers
- Numerous attractive additional benefits – including non-working days on December 24, December 31, and Good Friday, and a company pension contribution
- Family-friendly and health-promoting university culture - our family services support staff with questions around childcare, compatibility, and family life and offers flexible care and holiday programmes. At the same time, we strengthen health and well-being with a diverse sports, massage, and preventive care programme – see https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
We look forward to receiving your application including resume, cover letter, and certificates / confirmations via Job-Portal under the reference code 112/26 no later than June 10, 2026. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline. Interviews will be conducted online unless other arrangements are feasible and/or requested.
This position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) is a non-tenure track position. It is advertised without the option of negotiating a qualification agreement.
If you are interested in this position, please apply in German or English providing the usual documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Short description of current and planned research activities
- Proof of all completed higher education programmes (certificates, supplements, if applicable)
- Other documentary evidence that may be relevant to this announcement
- Please provide two references
We can only accept applications submitted before the deadline and comprising all necessary documents. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications at least two weeks before commencing employment – at the latest by July 1, 2026. Applicants who meet the required qualifications but have not yet completed their Doctoral/PhD degree may still apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement by July 1, 2026.
Do you have further questions? Please contact Christina Kopetzky (QED@aau.at). Recruitment and staff matters at the University of Klagenfurt are accompanied by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure as well as by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.
The University of Klagenfurt strives to increase the proportion of women in all areas where they are underrepresented and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. In case of equal qualifications, women will be given preference. The University of Klagenfurt is committed to anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, and diversity. People with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply.
Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.
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