Teaching and Research Associate

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the Institute for Interactive Marketing and Social Media
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting January 03, 2022, and ending after 6 years You want to deepen your interest in your research topic while gaining teaching experience? This position opens doors to either an academic career or a later switch to a career in business.

What to expect

• You will support the ongoing research projects as part of the team of the researchers at the Institute. Our research focusses on:
  • Software Engineering: Internet-based, scalable information systems; developing software languages and conducting empirical studies on software-language usage; security & privacy;
  • Complex systems: Network Science; Social Network Analysis; Computational Social Science; Data Science;
  • Technology-enhanced learning: Learning Analytics; Learning Management Systems, Knowledge Management;
• Writing your dissertation: you will conduct research on your topic, spending one third of your working time on your dissertation
• Conduct and supervise courses: You plan and hold courses, support exams or conduct them yourself
• Supervise students: You will be available to answer students' questions, provide feedback on seminar papers, and act as co-supervisor for Bachelor's theses.
• Support organization and administration
• Benefit from top researchers: Right at the start of your academic career, you will work with renowned researchers in your field and thereby deepen your knowledge
• Work in a team: At the institute, a team awaits you with whom you will advance your subject scientifically together
• Build a personal network You will use the pre-doc phase to establish contacts for the future

What you have to offer

• Completed master's or diploma studies in information systems or computer science or social and economic sciences with a focus on information systems or an equivalent qualification
• A strong interest in the Institute’s research areas
• Advanced skills in software development using, e.g., Java and scripting languages like Python and Tcl.
• Prior experience in teaching at a university, e.g., as a teaching assistant or as a tutor, is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, basic German language skills (with interest to deepen it)
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You have experience in using technology enhanced teaching and learning formats or are at least willing to learn

What we offer you

• A top business and economics university with renowned experts on the faculty and a diverse range of subjects, triple accredited
• Excellent infrastructure, both technologically and architecturally, and a wide range of WU service units
• Family friendly, with an appreciative and inclusive atmosphere
• Flexibility and individual freedom thanks to flexible working hours
• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students on a conveniently located, architecturally unique campus in the heart of Vienna
• Architecturally spectacular, modern campus in the heart of Vienna

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to € 2,228.63, this salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by November 10, 2021 (ID 1138). We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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