University assistant predoctoral

at  Universitt Wien

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

YOUR PERSONAL SCOPE OF ACTION:

The Strategic Management Subject Area within the Department commenced its operations in 2012. In steady state, our team consists of approximately 10 people from four different nationalities. Jointly, we investigate questions pertaining to strategic decision-making in organizations and related performance implications. We are particularly interested in behavioral aspects pertaining to organizational design decisions relevant to firms operating in (technologically) innovative environments. We are agnostic to methods and pursue formally analytical, simulation-based, ethnographic, large-scale empirical as well as experimental techniques, with a focus on the latter two.
Our publications have appeared in the finest management outlets, such as the Academy of Management Review, Management Science, Organization Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Production and Operations Management, Research Policy, and the Strategic Management Journal, to mention but a few. Our research was funded by several agencies, and we regularly host conferences and seminars featuring colleagues from all over the globe.
We are currently looking for a dedicated PhD student to join our team. Find more information about the Strategic Management area and its members here: http://strategy.univie.ac.at
Position is initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.)

WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU:

Applicants should have completed their Master/Diploma degrees (or be very near completion) by the time of their application. We are looking for graduates from:

• Renowned management programs: e.g. M.Sc. in Business

or

• Adjacent disciplines such as economics, psychology, engineering or computer sciences: e.g. M.Sc. in economics, M.Sc. in industrial engineering, M.Sc. in information management, M.Sc. in psychology

Independent of their background, all applicants should be excited about pursuing a career in academic research in the social sciences. A particular interest for the field of strategy and organizational design is a definite plus, while specific prior training is not a prerequisite. We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are:

• a top graduate (belong to the best 10% of their graduating classes)
• have a strong quantitative background
• have an interest in acquiring methodological skills in areas such as formal (mathematical) modelling and/or (quantitative) empirical testing (conducting experimental research and/or large-scale field studies).

As an international group of researchers seeking to publish in leading journals, we rely on candidates being fluent in English (written and spoken). Relevant study experience in a (native) english speaking environment is therefore a strong plus. Prior teaching experience is an advantage. Knowledge of German is not required.

HOW TO APPLY EASILY:

No final decision will be taken before 30 October 2024. Afterwards we may have a rolling dead-line if we are still looking for the right candidate.

Please include:

• your letter of motivation (no specific research proposal)
• your transcripts of prior university course work (including grades)
• your GPA and (if available) GRE or GMAT scores

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In addition to their research work, candidates assist and participate in administrative tasks and teaching activities (teaching due to extent regulations of wage agreement) of the strategy area at all levels.