AI:AT – the AI Factory Austria – is making Austria a hotspot for Artificial Intelligence in Europe.

AI:AT is a joint project of AIT and Advanced Computing Austria. It brings together top-level expertise in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and data ecosystems, creating an interdisciplinary innovation environment for research, development, start-ups, and industrial projects.

AI:AT – the AI Factory Austria – provides access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure, promotes trustworthy AI and ethical standards, and serves as a hub for networking with national and European partners. The goal is to work with partners from industry and public institutions to develop and implement forward-looking AI technologies and viable AI solutions.

As part of the collaboration within the AI Factory Austria, ÖAW – Austrian Academy of Sciences will delegate experts to the AI Factory Austria. For our location in Vienna, we are seeking a:

EXPERT (F/M/D) AI COLLABORATION

AI:AT - AI Factory Austria

Develop and implement strategies to promote the AI Factory Austria’s services to users, stakeholders, and the broader public
Establish and maintain partnerships with other AI Factories, EuroHPC Competence Centers, and related European/national AI initiatives
Coordinate collaborative frameworks with testing facilities, Digital Innovation Hubs, and innovation ecosystems
Organise community engagement activities such as events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing formats

Collect, update, and analyse benchmarking data to improve the AI Factory’s Austria operations and share best practices across Europe
Support researchers and innovators from the AI Factory Austria and partner institutions in exchanging the latest scientific methods and findings in fields such as biotechnology, manufacturing, public administration, and physics to accelerate innovation
Assisting business partners in effectively utilising new scientific results through targeted technology transfer activities

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

Experience in strategic communication, stakeholder management, or innovation ecosystem development
Solid understanding of the European AI landscape, including initiatives like EuroHPC and Digital Innovation Hubs
Strong coordination and organisational skills, especially for events and multi-stakeholder collaborations combined with a proactive, independent work style
Ability to analyse and synthesise information for benchmarking and reporting purposes
Excellent communication skills in German and English, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
Awareness of AI ethics and Human-Centered Design principles.
Completed university degree (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Natural Sciences)
You are a strong communicator with a confident demeanor, who is able to present complex topics clearly and understandably, and who enjoys working independently with a high degree of responsibility.
High level of teamwork skills
You should be eligible for working in Austria.

What you can expect:

Opportunity to contribute to the development of the AI Factory Austria
Interesting range of tasks in a dynamic environment
Attractive flexible working hours
Central downtown location
Innovative work environment
For this full-time position (40 h / week), we offer a gross annual salary of (minimum) € 51,930.76 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Science. In addition, we offer a market-compliant overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.
We are looking to fill this position at the earliest opportunity.
The position will be awarded for a limited period of time for the current duration of the AI Factory Austria (until June 2028). An extension beyond this period may be possible depending on future project developments.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities and diversity. ÖAW explicitly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Please make sure to submit your complete and compelling application including your CV, cover letter and relevant certificates electronically.

Expert (f/m/d) AI Collaboration