As Austria’s largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria’s leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.
The Center for Innovation Systems & Policy is looking for new Ingenious Partners for our location in Vienna. Our Center for Innovation Systems & Policy is a think tank in national and international research and innovation networks, and it is a key partner for public administration, companies, universities, and research institutions.
The Competence Unit Transformation Governance addresses the question of how transition processes and policies can be designed to best contribute to the solution of major societal challenges. Therefore, our scientists place a research focus on the design and analysis of instruments of transformative policy and related policy areas as well as questions of governance of socio-technical transformation processes. As part of our international and interdisciplinary Research Field Innovation Policy & Transformation, you will deal with current and future challenges in topics such as research, technology and innovation policy, infrastructure and industrial policies and societal transformation.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS AN INGENIOUS PARTNER:

• PhD in relevant social, economic, data science or related fields
• Interdisciplinary knowledge of transformation-oriented research, and in particular transition studies, sustainability science and complexity theory
• Demonstrated capability for bridging qualitative and quantitative modelling approaches, as well as modelling at different levels (micro, meso, macro), capacity to critically assess the suitability of different modelling approaches and justify a specific research design
• Proficiency in systems dynamics modelling tools, preferably with a focus on multi-system transformation pathways
• Experience in participatory modelling, experience with diverse modelling approaches, and domain knowledge related to energy transition and decarbonization of industry is an asset
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, reflexivity and critical thinking skills
• Responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, advanced German skills of advantage

Please refer the Job description for details