Career Development Expert in the Postdoctoral Office

at  Institute of Science and Technology Austria ISTA

• Full or Part Time (min. 30 h/w)
• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
• € 3,301* gross/month (basis full-time 40 h/w)
  Your Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Office is part of Academic Affairs, a core administrative division that organizes academic life at ISTA. We are looking for a dynamic Career Development Expert to support ISTA’s postdoctoral researchers in achieving their career aspirations, fostering their professional skills, and planning their next career stages. Your tasks in coordination of the Career Development Program for postdocs will include:

• Organize and coordinate activities for our postdocs that enhance their professional growth and development, e.g., designing and delivering training and information sessions on career development topics as well as organizing workshops with external trainers
• Provide one-on-one career coaching to help identify career goals, explore options, and navigate career transitions
• Actively contribute to other tasks in the Postdoctoral Office, including the management of postdoc programs
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders at ISTA to track and assess the effectiveness of the Career Development Program and, whenever necessary, make adjustments to meet the needs of the postdoctoral community
• Stay informed and disseminate knowledge about best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities available to scientists in academia, industry, and beyond

Your Profile

• Higher academic education (ideally PhD degree) in STEM discipline or related field, experience in international scientific research (e.g., postdoc experience)
• Proven experience in program development and workshop planning – please outline experience in your letter of motivation
• Education and/or experience in academic advising and/or coaching is advantageous
• Dynamic and interactive personality with strong interpersonal skills to effectively deliver workshops
• Self-organized working style with strong organizational and conceptual skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!
ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Your benefits
Education & training
Cafeteria
Childcare
Free shuttle bus
Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

• This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

Your Contacts
Clara Kaiser
Recruiting & Employer Branding
+43 2243 9000 2250
recruiting@ista.ac.a

• Organize and coordinate activities for our postdocs that enhance their professional growth and development, e.g., designing and delivering training and information sessions on career development topics as well as organizing workshops with external trainers
• Provide one-on-one career coaching to help identify career goals, explore options, and navigate career transitions
• Actively contribute to other tasks in the Postdoctoral Office, including the management of postdoc programs
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders at ISTA to track and assess the effectiveness of the Career Development Program and, whenever necessary, make adjustments to meet the needs of the postdoctoral community
• Stay informed and disseminate knowledge about best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities available to scientists in academia, industry, and beyon