Interdisciplinary Scientist - Transformative Policies & Sustainable Innovation

Interdisciplinary Scientist - Transformative Policies & Sustainable Innovation (all genders)

Become part of our team in Linz and take on a leading role in exciting interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and technology.

Your future tasks include:

• Conducting research on policy-enabled innovation in the context of sustainable electronics, clean-tech, and technological sovereignty.
• Evaluating and synthesizing policy instruments, and regulatory impact assessments for environmental and geostrategic policy instruments.
• Bring structure and translate complex technical and policy-related topics into clear messages for diverse audiences, including researchers, business leaders, and policymakers.
• Leading and coordinating cross-company projects, ensuring effective communication and alignment among diverse partners.
• Designing and facilitating workshops that promote innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
• Publishing scientific research and contributing to conferences related to policy-enabled innovation in areas such as sustainable electronics and clean-tech.
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across sectors, including academia, industry, and government.
• Supporting customer acquisition and providing consulting services tailored to innovation and sustainability challenges.
• Preparing and managing research funding proposals and contributing to project acquisition.

Your profile:

• Master’s and relevant work experience (~5 year) or PhD degree, e.g. Economics, Law, Environmental Sustainability, Electronics or similar.
• Proficiency in German (C1 level) and English (C1 level).
• Strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, especially the European Green Deal.
• Deep interest in environmental sustainability, circular economy, and technological sovereignty.
• Understanding of the international electronics value chain and European Chips Act goals.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information and conduct high-level analysis.
• Experience in qualitative research and expert interviews.
• Capability in workshop design and facilitation.
• Strong writing skills for research proposals, policy briefs, and academic papers.

Important Facts about SAL:

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in Linz, Austria - relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping compatibility of family and career.
• "Vital4SAL" promotes a healthy workplace (coaching, mental health trainings, physical activities).
• € 4 per day meal allowance or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (Klimaticket subsidy).
• Values: open door policy, flexibility, diversity, lifelong learning, sustainability.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E. We offer a competitive salary starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 65.000 annually (based on an All-in contract).