University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 07.10.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Business Informatics, Production Management and Logistics

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:

• Information Systems
• Independent research in the field of digital humans
• Independent teaching
• Team research
• Training and further education
• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Very good master's or diploma degree, preferably in Information Systems, business administration or computer science with a focus on Information Systems
• The position requires very good knowledge in the fields of digital humans, chatbot design, AI influencers, AI companions
• Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods and design science
• Very good language skills (English)
• PhD intention is expected
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Ability to work in a team, communication skills

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! .

30.09.2025 stating the code BWL-15351

Contact:

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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.