University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Organisation and Learning

Extent of employment:

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

Job Description:

Dissertation Position in Corporate Sustainability & Strategy

The research group of Corporate Sustainability (Prof. Kerstin Neumann) at the Institute for Organization & Learning, University of Innsbruck, is currently looking for an excellent PhD student to conduct theory-driven empirical and/or experimental research at the intersection of strategy, organization, and corporate sustainability.

Your qualifications:

· A completed (or close to completion) diploma or master degree in a relevant field of management, economics, or related subjects;
· An excellent foundation and genuine interest in relevant theories of strategy, organization, and corporate sustainability;
· Good methodological skills and the motivation to further develop these skills;
· High motivation for conducting excellent research and teaching;
· Proficiency in English as well as ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a team.

We offer:

· A four years (fixed-term) contract for a dissertation position, as soon as possible or upon agreement;
· Guidance and support in conducting your own research, with your dissertation being the focus of your work, while also conducting collaborative studies in a research- and internationally-oriented team, in the above-mentioned research domains;
· Room for teaching and third-mission activities in the group, with research being your clear focus.

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/dissertationsstellen.html

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! .

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 04.08.2025 stating the code BWL-15104

Contact:

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.