University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Management and Marketing

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of branding
• Independent research in the field of brand management and consumer culture
• Independent teaching
• Co-supervision of students, participation in teaching
• Training and further education
• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed relevant Master's, Magister or Diplom degree in social sciences and economics
• Sound knowledge of marketing and brand management
• Experience in the field of qualitative-interpretative research and interest in consumer culture research and consumer behaviour desirable
• Excellent command of English
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Ability to work in a team with institute staff

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.857 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.785 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

^*as of 2025

25.07.2025 stating the code BWL-14597

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.