Head of Research Unit – Embedded AI (all genders)

Your Future Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Head of Research Unit to lead and drive high quality, industry-relevant research into the miniaturisation of machine learning and signal processing algorithms and associated electronic sensor solutions.

Your Leadership Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Embedded Artificial Intelligence research unit in the Intelligent Wireless Systems Division with currently 14 scientists focusing on machine learning, signal processing and neural network VLSI accelerators for a wide range of domains and applications.
• Vision for long-term research opportunities in electronic systems and miniaturization of machine learning and signal processing algorithms into hardware.
• Shaping the division research program and project portfolio together with supervisors and peers.
• Collaborate with the diverse team of experts to find optimal solutions.
• Budget and ressource planning and control for the research unit.
• Overall, lead the research unit to generate high quality research outputs, scientific excellence and economic impact. Keep growing the research unit.

Your Scientific Responsibilities

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Important Facts About SAL

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group G (G1 salary = EUR 5.546, paid 14 times a year). Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications. We offer a gross salary in the range between EUR 85.000 to EUR 120.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

About Us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS) . At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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