University assistant predoctoral Universität Wien

Job Description

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

The University of Vienna hosts one of the most internationally visible management research environments in Europe, with its faculty consistently ranked among the top universities in the German-speaking world and among the finest in their fields internationally - emblematic of the continuous aspiration to add valuable insights to their academic fields.

Wherel will you be:

The position will be in the Organization unit inside the Department of Accounting, Innovation & Strategy. The department consists of approximately 45 people of 11 different nationalities. Members of the department have published in international top journals, including the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and the Strategic Management Journal. We regularly host conferences and seminars featuring colleagues from around the globe.The successful candidate will work closely with Thorsten Grohsjean, who joined the University of Vienna as a Professor of Organization in January 2026, after more than 9 years in the Department of Management & Technology at Bocconi University in Milan, first as an assistant and then as a tenured associate professor. He received his PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich and a Diploma in Management from the University of Mannheim.In his research, Thorsten Grohsjean explores how organizations shape their employees and how these imprints drive individuals’ decisions, in turn affecting organizational performance. He studies this indirect linkage across two streams. The first examines how organizational affiliations shape interpersonal relationships, affecting individuals’ dyadic interactions within and across organizations. The second focuses on resource allocation among competing alternatives. Specifically, he studies how organizational features, such as the structure of the decision-making process and the composition of the decision panel, shape the selection of strategic alternatives. Most of his research uses large-scale quantitative data analysis alongside semi-structured interviews. He uses unique data that he collects by scraping multiple data sources, most notably on the video game development industry and various sports (e.g., ice hockey, basketball, and soccer), or by collaborating with organizations. Recently, he has also relied on laboratory experiments.

What you will be doing:

They work on their dissertation and its completion. In addition to their research, candidates assist with and participate in administrative tasks and teaching activities at all levels (independent teaching within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement), including evaluation measures and quality assurance.

What we expect from you:

Applicants should have completed their Master/Diploma degrees (or be very near completion) by the time of their application as a Master degree/Diploma is required to finalize the contract. We are looking for graduates from:

• Renowned management programs: e.g., M.Sc. in Business or
• Adjacent disciplines such as economics, psychology, engineering, or computer sciences: e.g., M.Sc. in economics, M.Sc. in industrial engineering, M.Sc. in information management, M.Sc. in psychology

Independent of their background, all applicants should be excited about pursuing a career in academic research in the social sciences. A particular interest in strategy, organization theory, and organizational behavior is a definite plus, while prior training is not a prerequisite. We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are:

• a top graduate (belongs to the best 10% of their graduating classes) 
• have a strong quantitative background
• have an interest in acquiring methodological skills in areas such as formal (mathematical) modelling and/or (quantitative) empirical testing (conducting experimental research and/or large-scale field studies).
   

As an international group of researchers seeking to publish in leading journals, we rely on candidates who are fluent in English (both written and spoken, at least C1 level). Relevant study experience in a (native) English-speaking environment is therefore a strong plus. Prior teaching experience is an advantage. Knowledge of German is not required.

What we offer:

Successful candidates will join the Organization unit inside the Department of Accounting, Innovation, and Strategy, and receive the following benefits

• on a 30-hours/week contract (full time, i.e., 40 hours/week, gross monthly salary of the B1 salary group according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement amounts to EUR 3.776,10; In the case of a normal weekly working time of less than 40 hours, the salary shall be prorated.)
• envisaged starting date: 1 May 2026 (for a total duration of 4 years; Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.)
• and will be enrolled in the department's PhD program in Management
  • The program is modelled after leading US business schools' doctoral programs and comprises intensive postgraduate coursework, research presentations, and the drafting of the dissertation. The program's primary goal is to prepare candidates for a career in international academe. For further information about the PhD program, please visit https://phd-management.univie.ac.at/.
• Candidates may also be given the chance to additionally enroll in the pan-disciplinary Oskar-Morgenstern-Doctoral-School (https://oskar-morgenstern-doctoral-school.univie.ac.at/), providing them with
  • additional funding for research, and
  • the possibility to learn from and with students from adjacent disciplines.
• active support to publish in the leading journals of our field and to succeed in the international academic job market. PhD students and Post Docs from the Department of Accounting, Innovation & Strategy have received offers for junior faculty positions from leading European universities or gone on to leading business schools in the US.
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious working environment.

How to apply:

Please apply with the following documents:

• your letter of motivation (no specific research proposal)
• a curriculum vitae
• your transcripts of prior university coursework (including grades)
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• your GPA and (if available) GRE or GMAT scores
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Thorsten Grohsjean  

thorsten.grohsjean@univie.ac.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. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 04/15/2026 

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