Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

**PhD Position in Intercultural Communication** Vienna University of Economics and Business Institute for Intercultural Communication Part-time, 30 hours/week 6-year position starting April 1, 2026 **About the Role** Join one of Europe's largest and most modern business and economics universities to explore how culture shapes human interaction and discourse. Our Institute investigates intercultural and multilingual communication through multimodal conversation analysis, examining language, culture, and communication in organizational and migration contexts. **Key Responsibilities** **Research & Academic Development** - Write a PhD dissertation in intercultural business communication, dedicating one-third of working hours to research - Publish research outcomes in international academic journals - Present research at international conferences and institute meetings - Enroll in WU's PhD program and complete required doctoral courses **Teaching & Course Development** - Teach independent courses in intercultural business communication - Develop course materials and contribute to curriculum design - Utilize multimedia teaching methods and learning formats **Collaborative Work** - Support administrative tasks related to research and teaching activities - Collaborate with senior researchers on projects, proposals, and publications - Participate in research-to-practice activities and institutional governance **Required Qualifications** **Education & Academic Background** - Master's degree in intercultural business communication, linguistics, cultural anthropology, sociology, or related field - Qualification for enrollment in WU's doctoral program in applied linguistics/business communication - Strong academic record with solid foundation in qualitative research methods **Research Experience** - Expertise in conversation analysis, discourse analysis, grounded theory, narrative research, or ethnography - Clear connection to intercultural business communication, language-culture-communication, multilingualism, or language & migration topics **Skills & Competencies** - Excellent written and spoken English - Strong communication, presentation, and analytical abilities - High self-motivation and organizational skills - Team collaboration and leadership capabilities - Willingness to learn German (advantageous) **Preferred Experience** - Data collection and field access management within organizations - Experience with in-depth interviews, participant observation, or video recordings - Background working with organizations focused on intercultural communication, HR, DEI management, or migrant support **What We Offer** **Professional Benefits** - Meaningful work in an inclusive, family-friendly environment - Flexible working hours and training opportunities - Modern campus with spectacular architecture in Vienna's heart - Excellent public transportation accessibility **Compensation & Benefits** - Minimum monthly gross salary: €2,786.10 (14 payments annually) - Salary adjustment possible based on relevant experience - Six weeks vacation plus additional time off - Comprehensive benefits including medical officer, athletic activities, meal allowances, and employee discounts **Application Requirements** Submit applications by January 28, 2026 (ID 2621) including: - Cover letter detailing research interests, academic career motivation, and availability - CV and transcript of records - PDF copy of MA thesis or research output - One-page research project sketch aligned with Institute's agenda - Contact details for two academic references - All documents in English Experience the vibrant campus life with over 2,400 employees and 21,500 students in Vienna's dynamic academic community.