CareerPlan
St. Magdalen, KAERNTENFull-time2026-08-25 → 2026-11-08

Core

Lead the Research Unit "Magnetic Microsystem Technologies" (MMT) in Villach, Austria, managing strategy, operations, and personnel for a multidisciplinary team of ~15 researchers and engineers.

Role type

Senior research and technology manager (Head of Research Unit)

Builds

Strategic research portfolio and technology development activities across TRL 1-6 in magnetic microsystems

Domain

Applied research and technology development in magnetic microsystems, MEMS, and spintronics

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, R&D project acquisition, stakeholder management, technology transfer, cross-functional coordination

Preferred skills

PhD in physics or related field, experience with EU/FFG funding programs, track record in patents/publications

Technologies

Magnetic microsystems, MEMS, spintronics, magnetic sensing, RF components

Responsibilities

Lead the MMT Research Unit comprising approximately 15 researchers and engineers; Strategically develop the team, competencies and resources; Shape an application-oriented research and technology portfolio across TRL 1-6; Build strong relationships with industrial R&D partners; Acquire collaborative and funded R&D projects with industrial and scientific partners; Guide high-quality, industry-relevant research and technology development in magnetic microsystems