Project Staff Member (Student Employee)(m/w/x)

# Project Staff Member (Student Employee) * Vienna University of Economics and Business * Research, development, teaching * Part time * published till: 2025-06-18 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 Cognition & Behavior** Part-time, 8 hours/week Flexible starting date, and ending after 3 years Please note that pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, only students who have not yet completed a master or diploma degree program can be employed. Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible. Are you interested in a student job that allows you to work alongside your studies at the university? ## What to expect Your work will include the support of behavioral experiments and the generation of materials in the fields of psychology and behavioral economics. You will be part of a young and motivated team of PhDs, students and researchers, who are interested in phenomena linked to decision making. Your working hours will be flexible and your tasks are often not time or location bound. ## What you have to offer * You are a student (Bachelor or Master level) with a keen interest in behavioral research and the design and implementation of experiments in the social sciences. We explicitly welcome applications from students early in their studies who are curious and eager to learn. * You have successfully completed (or are currently attending) introductory courses in statistics, econometrics, or quantitative research methods and are motivated to apply these skills in practice. * You have attended (or are attending) classes in psychology, behavioral economics, or decision science—these are a strong plus given our interdisciplinary approach. * You are proficient in English, both written and spoken, as much of our research and collaboration happens in an international context. * You enjoy thinking analytically, are highly reliable, and able to work independently and carefully on assigned tasks. * You work well in a collaborative team environment, contributing constructively and openly to shared projects. ## What we offer you * **Inspiring campus life** with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students * **A modern campus with spectacular architecture** in the heart of Vienna * **Excellent accessibility by public transportation** * **Meaningful work** in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment * **Flexible working hours** * **A wide range of benefits**, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts The monthly gross salary amounts to €539,84.