Head of Research Unit - Photonic Systems

1000scholars; Villach; Presencial; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Silicon Austria Labs in Villach, Austria seeks a Head of Research Unit for Photonic Systems in the Sensor Systems division. The role includes leadership and development of the research unit, corporate and profit responsibility, and staff supervision of researchers.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in engineering or physics with a strong track record in optics, photonics, spectroscopy, laser, or quantum technology.

Formación

• PhD in engineering or physics with demonstrated expertise in optics, photonics, spectroscopy, laser and/or quantum technology.
• Strong scientific track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and invited talks at international conferences.
• Broad industrial and academic network demonstrated by collaborations, projects, and publications.
• Experience leading large, international R&D programs with multiple partners and budget responsibility.

Responsabilidades

• Management and development of the Photonic Systems research unit within the Sensor Systems division.
• Corporate and profit responsibility for the unit.
• Staff responsibility for the research group including supervision of researchers.
• Lead interdisciplinary cooperation across divisions and units within SAL and manage national/international partnerships.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Educación

PhD in engineering or physics

Descripción del empleo

Head of Research Unit - Photonic Systems

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

From € 85.000 up to € 120.000 per year

Your future tasks include:

Leadership responsibilities:

• Management and further development of the research unit Photonic Systems in the division Sensor Systems
• Corporate and profit responsibility
• Staff responsibility for the research group including scientific support and supervision of researchers
• Ensuring interdisciplinary cooperation across divisions and units withing SAL
• Project initiation and management
• National and international partner acquisition and network support
• Shaping the division research program and project portfolio together with supervisors and peers
• Growing the research unit towards research excellence and economic impact

Scientific responsibilities:

• Significant contribution to the intellectual life and research of the unit
• Shape and advance the definition, setup, and management of research projects
• Provide direction and guidance to the research and engineering staff of the unit (from Quantum sensing to photonic macro sensors)
• Close cooperation and support of scientific and industrial project partners
• Dissemination of research results in conferences and journals

Your profile:

• A PhD degree in engineering or physics with demonstrated expertise in relevant areas like Optics, Photonics, Spectroscopy, Laser and/or Quantum Technology
• Strong scientific track record in the relevant areas evidenced by peer-reviewed journal publications and invited talks at international conferences
• Broad and strong industrial and academic network proven by joint collaborations, projects, and publications
• In depth knowledge of ongoing research trends, the worldwide market and the European industrial ecosystem of photonic systems and their applications
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management of large international R&D projects with multiple partners
• Demonstrated ability to lead funding acquisition, ideally beyond purely academic research programs, and to collaborate with the industry
• Experience in Science Management
• Management/team lead: 5 year team leadership/management. 10 years project management
• Project experience, Budget responsibility, Strategy development: 5 years
• Experience in which areas of the function: Team leadership of at least 5 members
• Fluent in English (written & oral), German is a plus