The positionSuccessful candidates will have a strong background in the theories, methodologies, and empirical research of heterodox and development economics. We expect research expertise in at least one of the following fields: postcolonial political economy, feminist economics, critical political economy, inequality, or financialisation and critical macrofinance. We are seeking excellent candidates with proven competencies in qualitative and quantitative methods who have regional field experience in the Global South. We expect an openness to inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration aligned with the research priorities of the faculty and the university.Research at the department challenges classical and mainstream approaches to 'development' and engages with transdisciplinary perspectives, heterodox theoretical concepts and methodological approaches to 'development' and global inequalities that go beyond disciplinary boundaries and a simple North-South divide. The complex subject 'development' is approached by integrating political, historical, economic, social, feminist and cultural perspectives that allow the analysis of inequalities, multifaceted processes of social change and transformation, and power relations on a global, regional and local level. The department aims at collaborating within the Faculty of Social Sciences and beyond, e.g. the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, the Department of African Studies, the Department of East Asian Studies, as well as with the Vienna University of Economics and Business, and with the BOKU University. Your academic profile:Doctoral degree/PhDTwo years of international research experience during or after doctoral studiesOutstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputationGender and diversity competenceExperience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party fundingEnthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levelWe expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees. We offer:the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.a dynamic research environmenta wide range of research and teaching support servicesattractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of lifean attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan Application documents (in English):Letter of motivationAcademic curriculum vitae education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)positions held to datecareer breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)awards and honorscommissions of trustprevious and current cooperation partnerscomplete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patentslist of most important scientific talks (max. 10)teaching and mentoringsupervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicableList of publications link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication listthree key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)Research statement most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertisedpublication strategyTeaching and supervision statement teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)If you have any questions, please contact: applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.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.Space for personalities. Since 1365.Data protection Application deadline: 04/22/2026Reference no.: 5450 Tenure Track Professorships Apply now
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