Academy Scientist (f/m/x) - ITA

The Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) - Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution - has a double mission: Its team carries out interdisciplinary research on the impacts of new technologies on society, the environment, and the economy, i.e. technology assessment (TA). The results of our work support policy-makers, the administration, and the public concerning technology policy issues. We are offering a position as

ACADEMY SCIENTIST (F/M/X)

(full-time, 40 hour per week)

for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for the duration of the project, to be filled preferably by January 01st, 2025.

• Collaboration in the technology assessment project NanoTrust-Beyond focussing on risk and safety governance of nanomaterials and advanced materials (oeaw.ac.at/en/ita/nanotrust/)
• Active participation in the institute’s inter- and transdisciplinary discourse

• Completed university studies (Master) in a natural-science discipline like biology, human ecology, physics or a nanotech-related field, preferably with an additional background in the social sciences
• Ideally, experience in the field of technology assessment or inter- and transdisciplinary research
• Experience in qualitative research methods and organisation of workshops
• Knowledge in the field of nanotechnology, advanced materials, governance of technologies
• First academic publications
• Excellent German and English skills needed
• Soft skills: capacity for teamwork, communicative character

• Fascinating field of activity in a dynamic environment
• Numerous voluntary social benefits
• Flextime arrangement
• Central downtown location
• Option to get involved in future TA projects

We offer an annual gross salary of € 66.501,40, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

Please send your application, including a motivation letter in the German language and all relevant documents, certificates/references via e-mail to tamail@oeaw.ac.at c/o Director Dr Michael Nentwich (mentioning Job ID: ITA160AS224) no later than November 08th, 2024.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities and diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.