Business | Company News | Job Opportunity | Jan 31, 2018

Joanneum Research Offers Great Job Opportunities

Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (Joanneum Research) is a business-oriented leader of innovation and a technology provider. It is linked to a worldwide network and has provided cutting-edge research according to the highest international standards for almost forty years. With a focus on applied research and technology development, Joanneum Research plays a key role in transfer of technology and know-how. Our Materials Institute focuses primarily on micro- und nanotechnology, surface functionalization, materials science, sensors und laser-production technologies. Joanneum Research is looking for candidates to fill two vacancies.

For our largest research site in Weiz, Austria, we are seeking a highly motivated

Research Group Leader Light and Optical Technologies

In this challenging position you will be responsible for the implementation, development as well as the professional and disciplinary guidance of the well established and internationally active research group.

Main Tasks/Activities:
•    Responsibility for the research topics of the group
•    Responsibility for establishing the research group strategy
•    Setting and achieving the goals for the research group
•    Responsibility for the group budget (incl. investment planning and realization)
•    Scientific and organizational planning and acquisition of research projects with our national and international partners
•    Resource planning
•    Responsibility for project management of research and development projects, and technology transfer
•    Guidance of master students and trainees

In coordination with the director of the institute you will be leading the scientific, organizational and economical orientation of the research group and ensure its continuous progress and development and assist the director of the institute in the definition of the institute strategy, in networking and representation tasks, and in national and international platforms.

We seek for enthusiastic and experienced experts with strong organization skills and leadership, who have a strong scientific track record and international reputation in at least one of the fields of optics, lighting, photovoltaics, and/or laser technology. Minimum requirement is a Ph.D. qualification (in physics, material sciences, electrical engineering or a related subject).

We expect several years of experience in national and international research projects. Experience of leading a team is advantageous. Excellent spoken and written command of both English and German is obligatory.

We provide a specific internal competence development concept for your professional and personal career development. An attractive, team-oriented working environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and flexible working time complete this attractive job offer at Joanneum Research.

Due to the collective agreement for employees in non-university research this position will be remunerated with an annual gross salary of € 70,000 including all overtime. Depending on your qualifications and experience, higher remuneration is possible. Additionally, we provide performance-driven compensation components.
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For the establishment of a new research group Smart Connected Lighting, we are seeking a highly motivated, team oriented ...

Scientist

In this position you will be responsible for research and development of trend-setting smart and connected indoor and outdoor lighting solutions.

Minimum requirement is a Master degree in at least one of the areas of electrical engineering, mechatronics or information and communication technologies or an equivalent qualification.

Work experience in national and international research projects would be as advantageous as work experience in the field of system integration and control development. Excellent spoken and written command of English is obligatory.

You are a solution-oriented, reliable person with deep interest and knowledge in scientific work. Furthermore your personality is characterized by reliability, strong communication skills, accuracy as well as creativity.

We provide a specific internal competence development concept for your professional and personal career development. An attractive, team-oriented working environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and flexible working time complete this attractive job offer. According to the collective agreement for employees in non-university research for this position the minimum monthly gross salary is € 2.889,- (full-time). Depending on your qualifications and experience, higher remuneration is possible.

We are looking forward to receiving your convincing application, preferably via e-mail.

Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH.
Materials - Institute for Surface Technologies and Photonics
Franz-Pichler-Straße 30
8160 Weiz, Austria
mailto: materials@joanneum.at

About Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH:

Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (Joanneum Research) is a business oriented leader of innovation and technology providers. It is linked to a worldwide network and has been providing leading research according to the highest international standard for almost forty years. With focusing on applied research and technology development, the Innovation Company plays a key role in transferring technology and know-how in Styria.

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