PhD / Predoctoral Opportunity: University Assistant in Finance – University of Vienna

PhD / Predoctoral Opportunity: University Assistant in Finance – University of Vienna

• Institution: University of Vienna

• Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics

• Position: University Assistant Predoctoral

• Job ID: 6285

• Academic Area: Finance

• Research Focus: Financial Intermediation, Corporate Finance, Fintech, Digital Finance, Banking

• Appointment Type: Predoctoral / Doctoral Research Position

• Working Hours: 30 hours per week

• Contract Duration: Up to 3 Years

• Initial Contract Period: 1.5 Years, with automatic extension to a total of 3 years unless non-renewal is issued within the first 12 months

• Contract End Date: October 31, 2029

• Job Start Date: November 1, 2026

• Location: Vienna, Austria

• Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

• Basic Salary: EUR 3,776.10 per month on a full-time basis, approximately INR 4.01 lakh per month on a full-time basis

• Actual 30-Hour Salary: Not explicitly stated in the source

Overview of the Opportunity

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant Predoctoral position in Finance within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics.

The successful candidate will join a research team working primarily in Financial Intermediation and Corporate Finance, with particular attention to fintech, digital finance, banking, and the interaction between financial institutions and firms.

The position is designed to support doctoral research while combining research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities.

Research Focus

The research group focuses on:

• Financial Intermediation

• Corporate Finance

• Fintech

• Digital Finance

• Banking

• Financial Institutions

• Firm–Bank Relationships

• Empirical Finance

• Theoretical Finance

• Traditional and Novel Financial Data

The candidate will be expected to develop an independent research agenda while also contributing to joint research projects.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in research projects and academic studies in Finance.

• Develop and complete a doctoral dissertation.

• Finalize the dissertation agreement within approximately 12–18 months.

• Contribute to joint research projects.

• Participate in seminars and workshops.

• Teach courses independently within the applicable collective agreement.

• Support research, teaching, and administrative activities.

• Participate actively in the wider academic environment of the Finance Group.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A completed Master’s degree in:

  • Economics

  • Financial Mathematics

  • Finance

  • Related field

• Strong interest in Financial Intermediation and Corporate Finance.

• Interest in fintech and its implications for financial institutions and firms.

• Basic experience in academic writing.

• Familiarity with research methods.

• Excellent written and spoken English at C1 level.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Preferred Skills

Desirable qualifications include:

• Good command of German

• Qualitative research methods

• Quantitative research methods

• Academic publications or relevant research training

• Experience with research software

Useful software skills may include:

• SPSS

• R

• Atlas.ti

• NVivo

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

German is desirable but not mandatory.

Salary & Employment Conditions

The advertised basic salary is:

EUR 3,776.10 per month on a full-time basis

Approximately:

INR 4.01 lakh per month on a full-time basis

Because this position is listed at 30 hours per week, the source does not explicitly state the actual prorated monthly salary for the 30-hour appointment.

The salary may increase if relevant professional experience can be credited.

What the University Offers

Benefits and working conditions include:

• Flexible working hours

• Partial remote work opportunities

• International academic working environment

• Public transport accessibility

• Internal professional development

• More than 600 free training courses

• Structured support for doctoral development

• Research and teaching experience

Doctoral Structure

The candidate will work toward completing a doctoral dissertation within the appointment period.

The employment structure is:

• Initially limited to 1.5 years

• Automatically extended to a total of 3 years

• Extension applies unless the employer issues a non-renewal notice within the first 12 months

The contract is formally limited until October 31, 2029.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Scientific Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter of Intent

3. Summary of Research Interests

4. Ideas for a Prospective Doctoral Project Proposal

5. Master’s Degree Documentation

Applications must be submitted through the University of Vienna job portal.

Important Dates

• Job Start Date: November 1, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

• Contract End Date: October 31, 2029

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the University of Vienna careers portal.

Job ID: 6285

Application / Posting Link:
https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/University-assistant-predoctoral/1448384233/

For academic questions:

Contact: Prof. Dr. Gyöngyi Loranth
Email: gyoengyi.loranth@univie.ac.at

The posting also lists Mariya Knir as a contact.

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