23 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Innsbruck
- Department: Faculty of Economics and Statistics
- Research Field: Economics
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
- Country: Austria
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Start date/duration
- [contact details available in the full listing]
- for 4 years
Job profile:
Your tasks:
- PhD dissertation in the field of Applied Microeconomics, in particular Public Economics and Political Economy
- Independent research and participation in research projects
- Independent teaching as well as support of the department’s teaching activities
- Involvement in organizational and administrative tasks
- Advanced training and education
- What we offer: A vibrant and dynamic research environment with a strong focus on Applied Microeconomics; close integration into the Faculty of Economics and Statistics; various opportunities to interact with other researchers; participation in research seminars and international conferences; international exchange and collaboration
Your profile:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics or a related field
- Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative methods (e.g., game theory, econometric methods, experimental economics)
- Very good command of English; ability to teach in German
- Social skills, teamwork abilities, communication skills
- Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=16018
The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.
In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [contact details available in the full listing].
Where to apply
Website: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=16018
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:
From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.
Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.
A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/
Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer
Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.
Languages
At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).
Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Department of Public Finance
- Country: Austria
- City: Innsbruck
- Postal Code: A-6020
- Street: Universitätsstraße 15
Contact
- City: Innsbruck
- Street: Universitätsstraße 15
- Postal Code: A-6020
