Scientific Director

Job ID: IQOQIIBK033DIR122

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s central non-university research and science institution, which supports 25 basic research institutes of excellent international standing is seeking a

Scientific Director (f*m) with Tenure at the

Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information - IQOQI Innsbruck.

The IQOQI Innsbruck receives basic funding from the OeAW, and additional national and international third-party funding for designated research projects. The institute offers a world-class scientific and collaborative research environment for about 50 scientists and is supported by skilled in-house administrative and technical staff. A close assotiation in teaching and research with the University of Innsbruck is intended.

We offer an attractive recruitment package that includes an internationally competitive salary and a substantial annual research budget (personnel, consumables, investments).

The term of appointment as Scientific Director is tenured. The new Scientific Director will lead the institute jointly with fellow Scientific Directors. The OeAW pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Research concept and proposal for the strategic development of the IQOQI Innsbruck (not exceeding 5 pages)
- Curriculum vitae including an overview of recent research activities and funding
- Publication list in a Web of Science/Google Scholar format (preferred as internet link) as well as copies of the 5 most important and relevant publications