Researcher (PostDoc) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (all genders) Full-time (40 h/w) in Vienna, Austria

Vor 5 Tagen

Wien, Wien, Österreich Modul University Vienna Vollzeit € 91.000 - € 113.000 pro Jahr


Job position and department´s overview

Modul University Vienna is seeking for two outstanding scholars for Researcher positions (PostDoc) for its Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS Institute} to conduct research in the area of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses ). This position also provides opportunities to take leadership roles in various strategic fields of the new institute (e.g. development of the Modul University Vienna Start-up Hub).

Your responsibilities
  • Teaching and conducting examinations independently (the standard teaching load for this position is 5 units/week per semester (1 unit = 45 minutes of teaching). 
  • Teaching courses such as entrepreneurship, new venture creation, managing high growth firms; public policy and ecosystem development. 
  • Establishing relationships with stakeholders from the industry and developing a field of applied research related to the current and future challenges of the startup ecosystem.
  • Contributing to the academic self-administration duties of the VIGS Institute.


Your profile
  • Doctorate in economics, business administration, management, or a related field within the social sciences.
  • Evidence of research potential, preferably with a strong focus on new technologies like complexity science, network analysis or big data analytics.
  • Profound knowledge of different research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Commitment to high quality teaching including experiential learning.
  • Ability to teach courses in the field of entrepreneurship, innovation and related areas.
  • Ability to attract external funding to support research programs and to successfully build collaborative research programs with other universities, research institutes and industry.
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills; proficiency in German language is welcome.


Why join us?
  • Become part of a world class global research network with scholars from across the world in a new research institute located in the heart of Vienna. 
  • Individual professional development and research mentoring with world class scholars.
  • An international and multicultural working environment.


Further information

This is a full‐time, fixed term two-year contract position where applicants are prepared to work 40 hours per week (with overtime hours). The initial salary is EUR before taxes (plus approx. 30% Arbeitgeberanteil = contribution to the social security and pension fund paid by the employer according to Austrian Law), with additional remuneration for extra teaching or supervision of theses. The position remains open until filled; the review of applications will commence immediately after the announcement. Starting date: 1 February 2026.
Please submit your complete application (in English; preferably as a single PDF file) on Personio:
  • Brief motivation letter indicating why you believe yourself being suitable for this position.
  • Curriculum vitae including ORCID and details of professional, teaching and research experience (if applicable).
  • Teaching portfolio and a concept of your teaching approach.
  • Teaching evaluations.
  • Research portfolio and a list of the five most important peer-reviewed publications (if applicable).
For questions related to this position, please contact Dr. Zoltan Acs at

About us

Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and PhD levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.

As an employer, Modul University Vienna offers:

  • Opportunities to work from home
  • Flexible working hours
  • International and dynamic team
  • Personal and professional development
  • Independent working environment
  • Public transport ticket

Modul University Vienna is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equality and diversity that does not discriminate on the basis of, among other factors, age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or social class. We especially encourage women and people who belong minority groups to apply and welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.


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