Academy Scientist (f/m/x)

Job ID: ITA188AS124

The Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) − Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution − has a double mission of research and policy advice: Our team carries out cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on the impacts of new technologies on society, the environment, and the economy, i.e. technology assessment (TA). The results of our work support Austria’s central public actors concerning technology governance: policy-makers, the administration, and civil society. We are offering a position as 

ACADEMY SCIENTIST (F/M/X)
(part-time, 30 hours per week)

for a duration of initially 12 months, with the option of extension, to be filled preferably by March 01, 2025.

Your tasks:  

• Collaboration in various technology assessment projects with a focus on economic issues, perspectives and approaches
• Collaborative development of proposals for technology assessment projects within competitive public funding programmes 
• Active participation in the institute’s inter- and transdisciplinary activities and mission-oriented research and science for policy

Your profile:  

• University degree (Master's) and preferably a doctorate/PhD in economics 
• Ideally, experience in the field of technology assessment or other inter- and transdisciplinary fields (such as ecological economics, political economy, or technology policy)
• Preferably training and experience in qualitative research methods and organisation of workshops
• Academic publications according to career stage

• Fluency in German and English 

• Inter- and transdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills

Our offer:  

• Vibrant field of activity in a dynamic, inter- and transdisciplinary environment 
• Contributing to mission-oriented research, publications, and advisory activities
• Strengthening of inter- and transdisciplinary skill sets and career profile
• Gathering first experiences or strengthening existing policy advisory skills and profile
• Highly collaborative interdisciplinary team with a mutual support culture
• Numerous voluntary social benefits and
• Central location in Vienna’s first district

The annual gross salary is € 49.876,05, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences  

Please send your application, including a motivation letter in the German language and all relevant documents, certificates/references via e-mail to tamail@oeaw.ac.at c/o Director Dr Michael Nentwich (mentioning Job ID: ITA188AS124) no later than January 31, 2025. 

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities and diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.