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 Scienceswill delegate experts to the AI Factory Austria. For our location in Vienna, we are seeking a:
EXPERT (F/M/D) AI KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
AI:AT - AI Factory Austria
- Design and coordinate AI training programs aligned with the AI Act and industry needs to upskill professionals and foster trustworthy AI
- Establish and manage an internship and exchange program connecting academia, industry, and European AI partners
- Build and maintain networks to promote AI related knowledge transfer and long-term collaboration across sectors
- Serve as a central contact point for training, internships, and exchange activities within the AI Factory Austria
- Monitor program impact, gather feedback, and ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment
- 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
- Assist business partners in effectively utilising new scientific results through targeted technology transfer activities
Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:
- Proven experience in coordinating training or exchange programs, ideally in a tech or research environment. Solid understanding of AI concepts and applications, including current EU AI regulations (e.g., AI Act)
- Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills across academia, industry, and public sectors
- Excellent organisational management abilities with a proactive, independent work style
- 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)
- High level of teamwork skills
- 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
- 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.