You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe's largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the
Institute for Leadership and Strategic Change (formerly Institute for Change Management and Management Development)
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting April 01, 2026, and ending after 6 years
The Institute for Leadership and Strategic Change is dedicated to studying the dynamics of transformation and change in organizations and society. We are currently repositioning the Institute and building a new group. Our work focuses on how change processes can be designed, facilitated, and sustainably embedded-with particular attention to the human side of change, such as in the areas of strategy, diversity, or sustainability. If these topics excite you, we look forward to receiving your application.
What you have to offer
- Doctoral degree: You have successfully completed your doctoral degree and demonstrate a strong commitment to research through promising publication projects. Peer-reviewed presentations at academic conferences and initial publications in journals listed on the WU Star Journal List or the Department of Management Journal List are an advantage.
- Passion for research: You are highly motivated to pursue an academic career and aim to publish your work in reputable scholarly journals.
- Relevant expertise and experience: You bring knowledge in areas such as transformation, organizational development, change management, or the psychology of change. Ideally, you also have some work experience in these fields.
- Research methodology: You have in-depth training in quantitative including experience with common software tools (e.g., R, Mplus, Stata, Python) and/or qualitative research methods. You also have a clear understanding of the strengths and limitations of different methodological approaches.
- Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats. You are also able-and willing over time-to teach courses in both English and German.
- International experience and language skills: You can demonstrate international exposure in your studies. Strong English and German skills are an asset.
- Digital skills: You are confident using standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools) and can quickly learn new systems.
- Engagement: You work independently, take initiative, and act as a team player.
Required submission materials (as one PDF file, in this order):
- Cover letter, including your earliest possible and preferred start dates
- CV
- Personal statement (briefly outlining research, teaching, and service activities; max 3 pages)
- Contact information for 2–3 academic references (name, affiliation, e-mail)
- Copies of 1–2 research papers
- If available: teaching evaluations
- Transcripts of grade reports
- Additionally (as a separate PDF file): Full PhD thesis
We are looking forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions regarding the position or application documents, don't hesitate to contact cmmd@wu.ac.at, Rouven Kanitz.