University Assistant (postdoc)

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 May 2026

18 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck
Department

Faculty of Economics and Statistics
Research Field

Economics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

15 May 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country

Austria
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40 hours per week
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

  • 01.09.2026
  • for 6 years


Job profile:

Main tasks:

  • Independent research in the field of Applied Microeconomics
  • Teaching and mentoring of students
  • Contributions to departmental service and organizational tasks
  • Own professional development and training

What we offer:

  • A vibrant and dynamic research environment with a strong focus on Applied Microeconomics
  • A close integration into the Faculty of Economics and Statistics and the Research Area "Economy, Politics & Society", an international hub for theory-based empirical and experimental research
  • Various opportunities to interact with other researchers, participation in research seminars and international conferences, opportunities for international exchange and collaboration
  • State-of-the-art research facilities for experimental research at Innsbruck EconLab

Necessary qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Economics or a related field (completed by the start date)
  • Research achievements in the field of Applied Microeconomics, preferably with a focus on Public Economics and Political Economy
  • Proficiency with state-of-the-art methods in microeconomics and empirical / experimental economics
  • Proficiency in English (German language skills are not required)
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills

Application: Your application should include: a cover letter, your CV, a research agenda for the next few years (max. two pages), one representative publication or working paper, contact information for two references


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=15718

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 behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at .


Where to apply
Website
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15718

Requirements
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
Geofield


Contact
City

Innsbruck
Street

Universitätsstraße 15
Postal Code

A-6020

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