Your future responsibilities

As part of the European Chips Act, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its Quantum Pilot Lines. 

 

Join our interdisciplinary project teams as Assistant  and enjoy Villach’s exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Be part of something bigger.  Be part of Silicon Austria Labs. 

 

This opportunity is a temporary position with an expected duration of around 3 years, aligned with the timeframe of the pilot line project. Continuation in a permanent role may be considered thereafter, subject to strong performance and future funding opportunities.

Your future responsibilities include:

• Support the technical lead(s) to oversee the entire project lifecycle, timelines, deliverables, including the day-to-day management, and internal und external communication.
• Alignment of resources and coordination of the project team as well as external collaborators.
• Organization and coordination of all appointments, as well as preparation of meetings, preparation of all relevant documents and follow-ups
  • Plan and coordinate the consortium's follow-up meetings (Kick-off, annual meetings, reviews by the EC, etc.).
  • Preparing agendas, drafting minutes and monitoring them 
  • Coordinate the logistics, registration, documentation and materials associated with the meetings.
• Reporting internally to Head of Enterprise Unit Research Support Office and close cooperation with Division Heads and the project coordinator(s). 
• Support management  and the communication department as well as business development in the visibility of the project

Your profile

• Completed relevant education. 
• First work experience in project assistance and technical understanding is a big advantage.
• Independent structured way of working as well as reliability and a proactive mind-set.
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• Very good knowledge of English.
• Ability to think and work in a structured manner.
• Service orientation as well as ability to work in a team.
• Communicative personality.

Important Facts about SAL

• Temporary (duration 3 years), full-time preferred.
• Diversified activities with plenty of interesting challenges.
• Modern offices
• 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.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group C (C1 salary = EUR 2.681, 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.

Become part of Silicon Austria Labs

• The application window opens early August , with reviews continuing through mid-September.  
• 1st Interviews begin in September/October, followed by a short technical task (max. 1 week deadline) for shortlisted candidates.  
• After positive assessment, final candidates will be invited to a second November. 
• Final decisions are expected by end of November, with most positions starting around January/February 2026.  

About us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future 
 

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.

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