Research Associate Positions
(PhD Fellowships)
The Institute for
International Business (IIB) at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU
Vienna) is currently inviting applications for two 6-year research
associate positions and doctoral fellowships.
The successful candidate will provide support to the IIB faculty in teaching
and administrative work while pursuing an active program of academic research.
English is the working language of the group.
Requirements: Candidates must possess a
university degree in business administration, psychology or related disciplines;
be fluent in English; have basic skills in
quantitative methods; and have an interest in the cultural
and people aspects of international business. Candidates with a particular interest
in international and cross-cultural management (e.g., cross-border
alliances, mergers & acquisitions; diverse teams; leading across cultures;
etc.) and/or corporate social responsibility and behavioral ethics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Members of the IIB group
have published in leading journals such as Strategic Management Journal,
Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of
International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of
Applied Psychology, among others. The group maintains a strong collaborative
atmosphere with research-oriented programs for doctoral students and regularly
hosts academic visitors from major North American, European and Asian
universities.
Established in 1898, Vienna
University of Economics and Business has over 20,000 students and 400 full time
faculty. The university offers Bachelors, Masters, Executive Masters, and
PhD programs in traditional and specialized areas. The University is ranked in
the Financial Times European top 25 for Business Administration. The joint Masters
in International Management (CEMS) is ranked first in Europe by the
FT. The university maintains partnerships with 200 universities on all
continents and has strong ties to the business community.
Vienna is a major center of
business for the region and serves as the gateway to Central and Eastern
Europe. The city hosts the European Regional Headquarters of
more than 200 major multinational firms and
a variety of international organizations including the UN Atomic Energy Agency,
UNIDO, and OPEC. Vienna offers exceptional attractions in music, art, and
popular culture, as well as world-class dining and a high standard of living.
Vienna is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities
by Mercer Consulting.
Informal inquiries should be
directed to Professor Günter K. Stahl, phone +43-(0)1 31336-4434, email [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
To apply please visit the
following link: http://www.wu.ac.at/jobs. Applicants are advised to register and upload their application
documents online. Please specify the vacancy classification number 1735. The
online job listing appears as 75% (30 hours/week) Teaching and Research
Associate position (pre-doc). To be considered for the position, your
application including curriculum vitae must be received by 23 March 2011.