Head of Research Unit – Magnetic Microsystem Technologies (all genders)

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH; Kleinsattel; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meal allowance

Public transport subsidy

Training opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH is looking for an experienced Research and Technology Manager to lead the Research Unit 'Magnetic Microsystem Technologies' in Villach, Austria. The role includes strategic and operational management of a multidisciplinary team, building strong industrial partnerships, and overseeing R&D activities in magnetic systems.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and possess a robust track record in applied research and technology development. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from €85,000 to €120,000 annually.

Qualifikationen

• University degree, preferably a PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in managing and developing research teams.
• Ability to acquire and oversee R&D projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead the MMT Research Unit and manage strategy and personnel.
• Build relationships with industrial R&D partners.
• Guide research and technology development activities.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Industry collaboration

Research development in magnetic microsystems

Communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD or comparable degree in relevant fields

Jobbeschreibung

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is seeking an experienced research and technology manager to lead the Research Unit “Magnetic Microsystem Technologies” (MMT) in Villach, Austria. The position centres on the strategic, operational and personnel management of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers working on magnetic microsystems and related technologies. The successful candidate will develop the unit’s research portfolio, guide technology development activities across TRL 1–6, support the acquisition and execution of collaborative R&D projects, and strengthen partnerships with industry and academia.

Your future tasks include:

Leadership and Unit Management

• Lead the MMT Research Unit, comprising approximately 15 researchers and engineers, assume responsibility for strategy, operations, resource management and personnel.
• Strategically develop the team, competencies and resources in a collaborative and motivating working environment.
• Shape an application-oriented research and technology portfolio across TRL 1–6 in alignment with SAL’s objectives.
• Represent MMT internally and contribute to the development of the Microsystems Division.

Industry Collaboration and R&D Acquisition

• Build strong relationships with industrial R&D partners and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Acquire collaborative and funded R&D projects with industrial and scientific partners, including FFG and EU initiatives.
• Position MMT externally as a trusted partner for applied research and technology maturation.
• Represent the unit at relevant industry events, scientific forums and stakeholder meetings, strengthening its visibility and project pipeline.

Research and Technology Leadership

• Guide high-quality, industry-relevant research and technology development in magnetic microsystems and their applications.
• Oversee major R&D projects and coordinate dissemination activities that increase the unit’s visibility and impact.

Your profile:

• University degree, preferably a PhD or comparable qualification, in physics, electrical engineering, microsystem technology, materials science or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant technical background, ideally in magnetics, magnetic microsystems, magnetic sensing and positioning systems, spintronics, magnetic RF components, MEMS or related microsystem technologies.
• Recognized track record in applied research, industrial innovation or technology development, demonstrated through successful projects, collaborations, technological results, publications, patents, invited presentations or comparable achievements.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire, initiate or oversee collaborative R&D projects, preferably involving industrial partners and national or European funding programmes such as FFG or EU initiatives.
• Demonstrated personnel leadership experience in managing and developing teams of researchers, engineers or other technical professionals.
• Strong ability to define strategy, steer a technical research portfolio and guide technology development activities across TRL 1–6.
• Sound understanding of industry-oriented technology development, technology transfer and the European research and innovation ecosystem.
• Excellent communication, organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to represent the unit effectively within SAL and towards industrial and scientific partners.

Important Facts about SAL:

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly – actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”).
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group G (G1 salary = EUR 5.546, paid 14 times a year). Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications. We offer a salary in the range between EUR 85.000 to EUR 120.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).