Junior Expert – Business Development and Scientific Communication (all genders)

• Linz
• Presence / Mobile
• Research, development, teaching
• Sales, Key Accounting

• Published: 2026-06-11
• Code: 99-0

Junior Expert – Business Development and Scientific Communication (all genders)

As part of the Business Development team for our Research Division Intelligent Wireless Systems, you will drive and support a broad range of activities — from customer and partner engagement to contributing to SAL's visibility on a national and international stage. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, bring ideas to the table, and help shape how SAL positions itself in the market. This role is designed to grow with you — offering increasing responsibility as you build your expertise and make your mark. 

Your future tasks include:

• Independent execution of assigned communication tasks with growing autonomy
• Responsible for communication and dissemination of results for European and National projects 
• Creating presentations and materials for customer acquisition
• Support Business Development activities, develop and upkeep Division Customer Database
• Acting as a scientific communication partner for all research unit heads
• Acting as a representative for SALs internal Doctoral College and support all administrative processes involved  
• Co-Representing SAL and the division at fairs, conferences, and industry events
• Contributing to internal and external visibility (social media, networking, events, vendor management)
• Volunteering for cross-functional roles (e.g. buddy programmes, auditors, first aid) 

Your profile:

• Bachlor's degree in business development, engineering, economics or similar is preferred
• First experience in business development, communication and marketing, or a related field
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Service orientation and hands-on mentality 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Solution-oriented, structured, and independent way of working 
• Strong team player with decision-making ability 
• Fluency in German and English 

Important Facts about SAL:

• Permanent, full-time position (38,5 hours) preferred, part-time min. 25 hours possible
• A challenging and versatile role in a dynamic, international team 
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art technologies 
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development 
• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group D. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.328,- paid 14 times a year. 

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.