Founding Senior Scientist, Energy Research Cluster

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks vacation

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Employee benefits

Meaningful work

Modern campus

Campus life

Public transport access

Job summary

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien invites applications for a founding Senior Scientist to build a new energy research home within Energy Transitions and Future Energy Systems. This is a part‑time, institution‑building position on the Vienna campus, joining a leading European university renowned for energy research and collaboration.

You will form a community of researchers across economics, finance, law, policy, management, and technology, shaping a long‑term agenda and engaging with policymakers,

Qualifications

• A strong publication record in leading peer‑reviewed journals and an active research program.
• Experience securing grants and funding for research projects.
• Proven ability to build collaborations across disciplines and with external partners.
• Interest in building an institution and shaping a new research community.

Responsibilities

• Lead a series of research workshops across departments to define a shared agenda.
• Develop the cluster's funding and governance model and lead multi‑PI grant applications.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations with a small team.
• Convene energy researchers through workshops and speaker series.
• Initiate partnerships with policymakers, businesses, and international organizations.
• Mentor predoctoral researchers and build a visible network.
• Continue and advance your own research with new collaborations.

Skills

Research standing

Funding experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Policy engagement

Education

PhD in energy economics

Job description

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien invites applications for a founding Senior Scientist to build a new energy research home within Energy Transitions and Future Energy Systems. This is a part‑time, institution‑building position on the Vienna campus, joining a leading European university renowned for energy research and collaboration.

You will form a community of researchers across economics, finance, law, policy, management, and technology, shaping a long‑term agenda and engaging with policymakers,