Junior Scientist

As **Austria's 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 Austria's 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**. Our **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 **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**:

- Master's 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
- 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 (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 55.482,-. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.