Assistant Professor, tenure track, qualification agreement in the field of Statistics (with a focus on Statistical Computing)

Company: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Institute for Statistics and Mathematics
Salary: Minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,904.00 (14 times per year).
Location: Vienna

A qualification agreement will be concluded at the start of the employment (§ 27 of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU’s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term
for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the
employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a
qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation
perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the
qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws
of WU § 43a.

What to expect
The successful applicant will carry out independent research and supervision activities in the field of
Statistics (with a focus on Statistical Computing).

We are particularly interested in researchers whose scientific work focuses on algorithmic, numeric, and
computational aspects of modern statistical methods. A proven interest in applications from the fields of
Business, Finance or Economics is an advantage, but candidates working in other application areas in the
fields of social or environmental science are also encouraged to apply.

In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching duties associated with the position initially
comprise 4 hours per week; they can be in quantitative education programs at WU at all Levels (bachelor,
master and PhD).

What you have to offer
You hold a diploma or an MSc as well as a PhD in mathematics, statistics or equivalent.

We expect scientific excellence, documented by publications in internationally recognized journals and
international experience.

Proven academic mobility either by (i) having completed their PhD or doctoral studies at a university other
than WU, or (ii) having held at least two consecutive years of postdoctoral employment (tenure-track or
non-tenure-track) with a minimum workload of 20 hours per week at another university or a reputable nonuniversity research institution.

First managerial experience (e.g. acquisition and/or management of third-party projects) is an advantage.
German language skills are not a prerequisite, but we expect the willingness to acquire proficiency in
German over time.

Required submission materials:

• Cover letter
• CV (incl. list of publications and talks)
• Research statement (research interests and future agenda, max. 3 pages)
• Teaching statement (teaching experience and teaching philosophy)
• Two reference letters or names from at least two references

Other documents supporting your application may be submitted as well.
Please do not submit full papers.

For details of the position, please contact Professor Kurt Hornik (kurt.hornik@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-4756)
or Professor David Preinerstorfer (david.preinerstorfer@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-6272).

Travel and lodging expenses:
ln case you are invited to a job talk at WU, the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics will refund your
travel costs on usual terms.

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,904.00 (14 times per year). In addition, we offer a wide
range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by March 11, 2026 under www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 2682). We are
looking forward to hearing from you!