We are offering a Fulltime, 40 hours/week, fixed term position in Economic History at WU Vienna, September 21, 2026 (or later) and ending after 6 years. Deadline: March 18, 2026.

You want to advance your research and teaching profile in Economic History? This six-year postdoctoral position offers the opportunity to develop an independent research profile, publish internationally, and gain substantial teaching experience while working collaboratively within a close-knit group of colleagues who share a strong interest in the field. Join an ambitious, internationally connected academic environment to take the next step in your academic career.

* Development of an internationally oriented research profile
* Publications in relevant high-quality outlets and presentations at relevant international conferences
* Teaching at BSc and MSc level (usually 4h/week per semester), collaboration in the development of the institute’s teaching portfolio
* Collaboration and independent supervision of BSc and MSc theses
* Participation in teaching and research administration within the academic self-administration at WU
* Independent or collaborative preparation of applications for third-party funded research projects
 
Requirements:
* PhD/doctorate in Economic and/or Social Sciences (including Economic History)
* Proven research focus on topics relating to Economic History, especially the intersection between economic history and and international economics/international political economy, e.g., regarding history of international trade, finance and/or migration
* Solid command of quantitative empirical methods of the economic and social sciences
* Ability to develop and work with relevant datasets for the aforementioned research focus
* Excellent spoken and written English skills; German skills are not required, but knowledge and/or willingness to acquire them will be an advantage, as they improve flexibility in teaching
* Experience in university teaching, publications in relevant quality outlets, presentations at relevant international conferences and/or experience in applyling for competitive research grants are not strictly required, but will be of advantage
* Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods and learning formats

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,014.30 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

For details see: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/careers/careers-at-wu/current-job-openings, job ID 2690 - or: https://wirtschaftsuniversitaet-wien-portal.rexx-systems.com/Assistant-Professor-non-tenure-track-eng-j2690.html. Click on the "apply now" button at the end of the page to submit your application.