Your future responsibilities

Join us in shaping the future of intelligent wireless systems! We are looking for an experienced and visionary team leader to drive cutting-edge research in machine learning, signal processing and sensor technologies that will have a real-world impact on the industry.

Your Leadership responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of 8–10 researchers within the Embedded Artificial Intelligence group of the Intelligent Wireless Systems Division.
• Work with team members to define and shape the research agenda and strategic direction.
• Effectively coordinate and allocate resources to ensure the team's success.
• Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Your Scientific responsibilities

Research & Collaboration

• Acquire and manage research projects in partnership with leading academic and industrial stakeholders.
• Contribute your technical expertise to guide team projects and contribute to research activities.
• Support the team in producing high-quality scientific outputs that have a measurable academic and economic impact.
• Supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students, promoting their professional development.
• Represent the group through publications, conference presentations and participation in international consortia and scientific committees.

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, signal processing, and/or intelligent sensor systems.
• At least 5 years of experience in applied research or R&D, ideally involving both academia and industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading research teams or cross-functional project groups.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, support, and inspire early-career researchers.
• Comfortable in multicultural, interdisciplinary environments.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of 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.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
• Start: as soon as possible.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group G (G1 salary = EUR 5.546, paid 14 times a year). Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications. We offer a gross salary in the range between EUR 85.000 to EUR 120.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

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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