CareerPlan
St. Magdalen, KAERNTENFull-time€85k–€120k2026-08-11 → 2026-11-08

Core

Lead the Photonic Systems research unit within the Sensor Systems division, managing scientific direction, team development, and project portfolio to drive research excellence and economic impact.

Role type

Senior research unit head (Head of Research Unit)

Builds

Photonic systems research programs and projects

Domain

Photonics, Quantum sensing, Spectroscopy, Laser technology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

PhD in engineering or physics, Project management of large international R&D projects, Team leadership, Funding acquisition, Science management, Industrial and academic networking, Strategy development

Preferred skills

German language proficiency

Technologies

Optics, Photonics, Spectroscopy, Laser, Quantum Technology

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the research unit, supervise researchers, initiate and manage projects, acquire national and international partners, shape the research program, contribute to intellectual life and research, disseminate results in conferences and journals

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on scientific contribution