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!
Your Responsibilities
The Faculty Office, part of the Academic Affairs division, is
responsible for the conceptual planning and operational management
of faculty-related matters at ISTA. As part of our team in the
Faculty Office, the focus of this position will be on overseeing and
shaping the academic lifecycle management of faculty on campus and
the professional development program for faculty members. Your tasks
will include:
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Communication and active exchange with faculty; the Faculty Office
is the main contact point for professors throughout all stages of
their employment lifecycle at ISTA, such as on- and off-boarding,
functions and roles, leaves and sabbaticals
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Strategic and operational management of faculty affairs topics in
coordination with key stakeholders at ISTA
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Design, implement, and evaluate the professional development
program for faculty
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Continued development of the Institute's policy framework and
procedures related to the management of the academic lifecycle of
faculty at ISTA
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Collaborate with other divisions at ISTA to organize and improve
processes related to faculty
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Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in faculty
development and make recommendations for process improvement
Your Profile
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Higher academic education (ideally PhD degree) in STEM discipline
or related field, experience in international scientific research
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Several years of experience in academic administration, human
resources, or a related field, particularly in areas of
professional development (please outline your experience in your
cover letter)
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both in
research and administration
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Proactive, solution-oriented attitude for identifying topics that
require attention and prioritizing requirements
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Strong organizational and process management skills for developing
structures and implementing procedures
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Self-organized working style with strong attention to detail
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Strong conceptual skills for developing policy documents and
strategy papers
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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
Your Contacts
Clara Kaiser
Recruiting & Employer
Branding
+43 2243 9000 2250
*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.