3. Feb 2025

We are looking for two new colleagues!

We are looking for TWO researchers, one research assistant and one project manager, working between 25-40 hours per week (negotiable), specialising on the role of innovation in processes of system change within the fields of climate change adaptation and urban development.

We are looking for dedicated individuals with a solid theoretical and methodological background for supporting us in our international research projects. In our projects we study and support socio-technical transformation processes that tackle complex societal challenges through new social and governance practices. We support our implementation partners in researching, initiating, innovating, orchestrating, and evaluating transformative innovation and policy approaches in the context of the Twin Transition. The results of our work contribute to evidence-based and future-oriented policymaking, which we aim to influence and develop through our research, as well as to new scientific knowledge.

Tasks:

• Participation in national and international research and innovation projects in the field of R&I policy, climate change adaptation, and urban development
• Development of project ideas and contribution in national and European project acquisition (Horizon Europe, Interreg, tenders, national funding schemes, etc.)
• Presentation of project designs and results at national and international networks, workshops, and conferences.
• With sufficient prior knowledge also project management.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in social sciences, economics, political science, or related disciplines, with at least three years of experience for the research assistant and five years for the project manager position. For the project manager role a PhD is an advantage
• Sound knowledge and relevant experience in qualitative and quantitative social research
• Thematic competence and interest in national and international R&I policy, climate change adaptation, and/or urban studies
• Interest and knowledge in monitoring, formative and summative evaluation, as well as (social) impact analysis
• Experience in the conception, acquisition and/or realisation of (international) research projects
• Experience with EU policy, funding programmes, and calls for proposals
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• Excellent command of English, German is an advantage

We offer:

We offer exciting projects, a flexible and international working environment, a committed and collegial team, a transparent and friendly working atmosphere and occasional (international) travel.

• Work in an interdisciplinary team with an excellent working atmosphere.
• Diverse learning and development opportunities in a dynamic environment.
• Exciting projects with added social value. The opportunity to support and shape transformation initiatives.
• A network in the research, technology, and innovation community, with a wide range of collaborations via national and international platforms and projects.
• Further training opportunities, room for independence and co-design.
• Flexible working hours and the home office opportunities (up to three days a week) to reconcile work and private life.

Salary: The gross salary is defined based on qualifications and experience in accordance with ZSI’s salary scheme. For example, the gross salary for a research assistant with a master’s degree and three years of experience starts from 3.596,50 EURO, while for a project manager with five years’ experience a salary of 4.254,50 EURO is foreseen for 40 hours/week (paid 14 times). Should your experience diverge from these parameters, please do not hesitate to apply. Details can be clarified in the interview.

Employer and place of work: Zentrum für Soziale Innovation GmbH, 1150 Vienna, Linke Wienzeile 246

Start of work: as soon as possible but latest in May 2025

Working hours: full-time or part-time (at least 25 hours per week)

Duration of the contract: This position is initially offered as a six-month contract, with the potential for a permanent role

Application deadline: 02.03.2025

Your application:

If you share our passion for evidence-based policy making and would like to actively contribute to the environmental and social transformation of our society and the public sector as an 'enabling actor', please send your application documents including CV to philipp@zsi.at. Interviews are foreseen in early March 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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Tags: climate change adaptation, Innovation policy, Job, Transformative innovation, urban studies