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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics Startdate: 01.04.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.03.2032 Reference no.: 5336 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of play: The position is offered at the Deparment of Marketing and International Business (under the direction of Univ. Prof. Dr. Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki), Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics at the University of Vienna. Within the Department, the Institute of International Business is internationally oriented and research-intensive, focusing on the analysis of firms, strategies, and institutions in a global context. Embedded in a dynamic academic environment, the Institute pursues theoretically rigorous and empirically grounded research in international business and is strongly committed to excellence in research-led teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The successful candidate will become an integral part of this intellectually stimulating setting, contributing to internationally visible research and high-quality academic education. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: Conduct and publish high-quality, theory-driven, and empirically rigorous research in the field of international business with a focus on family firm internationalisation, with the objective of contributing to leading international peer-reviewed journals. Build and consolidate an independent research profile in international business, with a particular focus on family firm internationalization, and actively contribute to advancing scholarly debates in this area. Be actively involved in research projects and scientific studies at the Institute of International Business, especially in the areas of network embeddedness, family firms, and internationalization processes. Apply and further develop qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews, case studies, archival research) in the design, execution, and dissemination of international business research. Actively collaborate in the research activities of the institute and contribute to the further development of its research agenda under the direction of Univ.-Prof. Maria Emmanouela Plakogiannaki, PhD. Participate in the acquisition, implementation, and dissemination of third-party funded research projects, including the preparation of competitive research grant applications. Develop an independent academic profile and engage in international scholarly networks, conferences, and workshops. Contribute to teaching in international business–related courses at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, including course preparation, delivery, assessment, and student supervision. Supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses and support doctoral researchers in the area of international business. Participate in organizational and administrative tasks related to research, teaching, and academic self-governance of the Department and Faculty. This is part of your personality: Completion of a PhD in International Business, with a clear research focus on family firm internationalization, supported by an outstanding doctoral dissertation. Demonstrated research competence, including a strong theoretical foundation, advanced methodological skills, and the ability to conduct independent, high-quality empirical research, with particular expertise in qualitative research methods. Evidence of academic potential through publications, working papers, or submissions to internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. Experience in research management, including the coordination of research projects and leadership of project staff. Well-developed didactic skills, with documented experience in university-level teaching and e-learning formats. Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 level); a good command of German is desirable. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present and discuss research findings clearly and convincingly in international academic settings. A collaborative, team-minded, and proactive attitude, combined with a high degree of self-motivation and intellectual curiosity. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, international research environment. Experience with, or a solid understanding of, the organizational, teaching, and administrative structures of the University of Vienna or comparable research-intensive universities. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (full-time basis/ 40h work week; 14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! Note that this position is part-time with a weekly workload of 20 hours. It is that easy to apply: Applicants are invited to submit their application exclusively via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. The application dossier should include the following documents: A scientific curriculum vitae, detailing academic training, research experience, teaching activities, and relevant professional experience. A letter of intent, outlining research interests, academic objectives, and motivation for applying to the position. A list of publications, including working papers and manuscripts under review, accompanied by a concise summary of current and planned research interests. A copy of the doctoral degree certificate (PhD). Reference letters (or the contact details of referees willing to provide confidential references upon request). For further information regarding the position or the application process, applicants may contact the Department of Marketing and International Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, University of Vienna. If you have any questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Maria Emmanouela Plakogiannaki, PhD e.plakogiannaki@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline:  05.03.2026 Post Doc

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 to $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: Level B Lecturer Contribute to excellent teaching to the School’s undergraduate and coursework postgraduate programs Deliver value to the ANU through exceptional historical research and public engagement activities.   Work in a beautiful campus environment in Canberra close to major national archives, libraries, and cultural institutions. Position overview The School of History (CASS) seeks to appoint a Lecturer in History. Applicants working at the forefront of gender history, on periods between the 12th and 18th centuries, and on regions beyond Europe and Australia are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collegial and collaborative, research active, and capable of contributing to courses on imperialism, colonialism, and historiography. The appointee will be expected to carry out world-leading research regularly resulting in publications in leading venues, supervise honours, masters, and PhD students, apply for external grants, and actively engage in the governance of the school and college through meaningful service contributions. The College The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. For more information about the position please contact Professor Maria Nugent at: maria.nugent@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing date: Sunday, 19 April 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Full time, continuing based at our Camperdown campus Lead the design and delivery of high quality learning experiences aligned to the Business School's learning and teaching strategy HEO 10 Base Salary $150,628+ 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Learning Innovation Office (LIO) plays a pivotal role in advancing the University of Sydney Business School education agenda. It brings together contemporary education design, media and digital capability, and a strong focus on an outstanding student experience to support the development of scalable, high-impact programs for modern learners across a portfolio of future-focused initiatives. Join us as the Manager, Education Design and Delivery, where you will shape innovative learning experiences and drive key strategic initiatives. Working with stakeholders across the Business School, you will lead the design and delivery of high quality, pedagogically aligned programs and courses. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide leadership and strategic oversight, working closely with the Chief Learning Innovation Officer, project leads and key stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and delivery outcomes, and translate strategic priorities into clear delivery roadmaps lead the design and delivery of high quality learning experiences, overseeing end to end curriculum and assessment design, ensuring constructive alignment, evidence based pedagogy, and user centred learning across the LMS and related tools drive excellence in learning technologies and standards, ensuring effective use of platforms, multimedia, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and external requirements lead complex, multi stream projects, managing scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and governance across faculties and central units manage and develop a high performing team of learning designers and educational technologists, providing coaching, workload planning and capability development. About you relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of training and experience strong expertise in contemporary learning and teaching, including blended/online pedagogy, learning theories, constructive alignment, competency mapping and outcome based education proven capability in curriculum and assessment design, integrating multimedia and user centred learning across the LMS and connected tools demonstrated project and change leadership in complex environments, including budget, procurement, risk and governance management advanced stakeholder and relationship skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and work effectively in a matrixed organisation experience leading and developing high performing education design teams proficiency with learning technologies and relevant standards, including accessibility and compliance requirements a data informed approach to continuous improvement, using learning analytics and student feedback to enhance learning experiences. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Friday 06 March 2026 11:59 PM