Senior Scientist

**Your future responsibilities**:

- Actively form the R&D roadmap of the research unit on spintronic and MEMS devices, and integrate it into the unit strategy together with the Research Unit Head
- Guide inter-unit collaboration with the Thin Films Technology group for magnetic thin-film developments
- Participate in building up relevant infrastructure in the cleanroom and the magnetic lab
- Develope towards building, guiding and technically supervising a team of experienced researchers focusing on magnetic thin film, spintronic and MEMS devices
- Initialize and manage large projects and cooperations with the industry as well as national and international funding program participations (HE, FFG, Chips JU,...)
- Networking and acquisition of international partners from industry and academia, dissemination of results at respected conferences and in high-level journals
- Participate in the daily project work which can include microfabrication, simulation, measurements, meetings with project partners, documentation, scientific article writing, or administrative work.

**Your profile**:

- A distinguished record of at least 10 years of research, innovation and leadership in the area of micro-nano magnetic materials and spintronic systems
- Experience in project management of research projects with multiple partners
- Experience with supervision of a small group of experienced researchers and engineers
- Demonstrated ability to acquire funding, ideally beyond academic research programs, and to collaborate with the industry
- Strong scientific track record evidenced by peer-reviewed journal publications and invited talks at international conferences
- Detailed knowledge of the worldwide market and European industrial ecosystem in the areas of spintronics and magnetic microsystems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, German is a plus

**Important Facts about SAL**:

- Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
- Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
- Home Office possible.
- € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
- Family & kids friendly.
- Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
- paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of _**_EUR 70.000_**_ (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus)._

**About us**:

- Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.