Junior Scientist (fmd) for Innovation & Policy Research (Full-Time Part-Time)

Landesberufsschule Amstetten; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 55 000 - 64 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Vienna is seeking a Junior Scientist for Innovation & Policy Research. The successful candidate will support project development, apply empirical research methods, and contribute to transformative innovation policies. Applicants should hold a Master's degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A flexible work environment and training opportunities are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working conditions

Individual training and career opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a relevant social science or related field.
• First practical experience in scientific projects.
• Interests in applied research and innovation-oriented projects.

Aufgaben

• Support the development of projects in cooperation with national and international customers.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods of empirical social research.
• Prepare research results and communicate them to decision-makers.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master's degree in social, economic, or political science

Jobbeschreibung

As Austrias largest research and technology organisation for applied research we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals we rely on our specific research development and technology competencies which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated international teams we are working to position AIT as Austrias leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.

The Center for Innovation Systems & Policy is looking for new Ingenious Partners for our location in Vienna .

The Center for Innovation Systems & Policy is a think tank in national and international research and innovation networks and it is a key partner for public administration companies universities and research institutions.

The Competence Unit Transformation Governance addresses the question of how research and innovation as well as their framework conditions can be designed to best contribute to the solution of major societal challenges. Therefore our scientists place a research focus on the design and analysis of instruments of research technology and innovation policy and related policy areas as well as questions of governance of socio-technical transformation processes. As part of our international and interdisciplinary Research Field Innovation Policy & Transformation you will deal with current and future challenges in topics such as research technology and innovation policy and societal transformation.

Junior Scientist (f / m / d) for Innovation & Policy Research (Full-Time / Part-Time)

CENTER FOR INNOVATION SYSTEMS & POLICY

• Working within your team you will support the development of projects in close cooperation with national and international customers and take responsibility for individual project parts.
• You will apply qualitative and quantitative methods of empirical social research.
• You will work on current research topics such as design and implementation of transformative innovation policies (preferably focus on urban and regional transformation) resilience multi-level governance and public administration logics stakeholder engagement science-policy dialogues innovative public procurement and competitiveness etc.
• You will prepare research results and communicate them to decision-makers and practitioners in politics business and science.
• You will co-develop concepts for new solutions in the fields of research technology and innovation policy.
• You will evaluate the transformative impact of existing innovation policies programs and initiatives.
• You will develop policy measures for research and innovation on the local national and transnational level.
• You will publish results in scientific policy oriented and social media channels.
• You will contribute to the acquisition of projects and make an important contribution in strengthening the relations with our customer and partner network.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner :

• Masters degree in a relevant social economic or political science or related fields.
• First practical experience in supporting or co-managing scientific projects in the above-mentioned fields ideally with exposure to transdisciplinary work.
• Interests in applied research and innovation-oriented projects as well as urban transformation and organizational development.
• Qualification or ideally first experience in the application of interactive formats e.g. workshops webinars social media.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable policy recommendations.
• Responsibility teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken German advanced English skills would be an asset.

What to expect :

The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (385 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 55.482. The actual salary will be determined individually based on your qualifications and addition we offer company benefits flexible working conditions individual training and career opportunities.

At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams in the field of technology. We welcome applications from women who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications.

Please submit your application including your CV cover letter (in which you describe your specific research interests and your methodological strengths) and certificates (for e.g. transcript of records) online.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1