December 2021

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant

The Department of Socioeconomics at the Vienna University of Economics is hiring an Administrative Assistant to work with Prof. Jonas Bunte in the International Political Economy unit.

The position is part-time with 20 hours/week. Start date can be as early as February 1, 2022, but there is some flexibility regarding the start date. The position is initially limited to a period of 6 months, but will be converted into an unlimited position upon satisfactory performance. The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €1,096.60, but this salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. Strong skills in spoken and written English required, German skills a plus. The deadline for applying is January 12, 2022.

We explicitly recognize the positive value of diversity. We aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – people of all ages, gender, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and minority candidates, as these groups frequently are underrepresented throughout the academic sector. We also want to emphasize that our work environment offers some flexibility to suit your particular life circumstances. This includes schedule (working hours and days, religious holidays, etc.) and location (some home office possible) flexibility. In addition, WU offers free training and career development courses to encourage employee career and personal development.

https://www.wu.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-wu/jobangebote?yid=1237

Feel free to forward the info to anyone who might be interested. Also, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about these positions.

Hiring a Project Staff member

I am hiring one Project Staff member for our project “International Coercion, Debt Relief, and Land Transactions” at the Vienna University of Economics.

The project analyses the implications of increased sovereign borrowing from new creditors, such as China, Brazil, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other emerging economies, and how it is related to land transactions.

We are looking for applicants with a very good knowledge of data management, some background in coding newspapers, and possibly some experience leading a team of research assistants.

The position is initially limited until December 31, 2022, but there might be the possibility of an extension. The gross salary is 2,228 Euros a month, or about 2.500 US Dollars. The position can start as early as February 1, 2022, but there is some flexibility regarding the start date. High proficiency in English required, German skills not necessary but a plus. The deadline for applying is January 12, 2022.

https://www.wu.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-wu/jobangebote?yid=1236

Feel free to forward the info to anyone who might be interested. Also, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about these positions.

PhD Positions!

I am hiring three PhD students in International Political Economy to work on the politics of debt, finance, investment, or trade at the Vienna University of Economics in Austria.

The position is guaranteed for 6 years. The yearly gross salary is 31.200 Euros (2,228 Euros, 14 months a year) or about 35.000 US Dollars. The position can start as early as March 1, 2022, but there is flexibility regarding the start date. High proficiency in English required, German skills not necessary but a plus. Generous conference travel budget and research support available. If necessary, the university also offers assistance with the process of obtaining a visa. The deadline for applying is January 12, 2022.

https://www.wu.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-wu/jobangebote?yid=1235

Feel free to forward the info to master’s students who might be interested. If you are one of those students, feel free send in your application! Also, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about these positions.