Staff Scientist - Initiation and Lead of New Research Topics in Electronic and Software-based Systems

Staff Scientist - Initiation and Lead of New Research Topics in Electronic and Software-based Systems

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Graz or Linz, Austria

From € 80.000 per year gross

A successful candidate has an exceptional track record in a specific area of electronic and software-based systems, can establish and lead a high-impact research unit, and demonstrates strong communication skills. The candidate is experienced in initiating and managing R&D projects, especially with industrial partners, and has established a large international network within academic and industrial organizations.

Your future tasks include:

Your Leadership responsibilities:

• Establish, lead, and advance a new research unit, building a team of 10-20 researchers.
• Acquire financial resources to operate the research unit through the different cooperation models of SAL.
• Strategically plan and allocate resources for the Research Unit, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide mentorship, scientific guidance, and supervision of researchers.
• Corporate and profit responsibility.
• Initiate and oversee collaborative projects with academia and industry.
• Expand the research unit’s international network through partnership acquisition and ongoing network activities.
• Shape the research program of the Research Unit, creating project portfolios together with the division head.
• Grow the research unit towards research excellence and economic impact.
• Create a motivated, collaborative, and relaxed atmosphere for scientists to thrive in.

Your Scientific responsibilities:

• Develop the Research Unit to a world-class level.
• Provide career guidance to the Research Unit members to foster their advancement to world-class scientists.
• Drive the strategic direction of the Research Unit, defining and shaping research priorities, organizational structure, and resource allocation, including investments in facilities and infrastructures.
• Establish and oversee collaborative and funded research projects, from initiation to execution.
• Foster close collaboration and support for scientific and industrial project partners engaged in cooperative research projects.
• Interact closely with the project partners, providing technical expertise and guidance to project managers on key projects.
• Initiate and steer research projects with industrial partners, crafting proposals for national and international grant funding opportunities.
• Increase the visibility of SAL by disseminate the research findings and other KPI´s through publications in scientific journals, international conferences, international summits, scientific boards, industry fairs and relevant events.

Your profile:

• A PhD degree in engineering or physics with demonstrated expertise in relevant areas.
• Deep understanding of the topic-related global market and the European industrial ecosystem.
• Outstanding research achievements at an international level in the relevant areas with an emphasis on quality and a distinctive contribution to the field of study.
• Proven record of at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Proven record of establishing new entities (teams, labs,…).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing international projects and securing research funding.
• Broad and strong industrial and academic network proven by collaborations, projects, and publications.
• Proactive and creative independent thinking, enjoy working in international teams.
• Effective leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams.
• Fluent in English (written & oral), German is a plus.