Teamlead VISTA Program Development
- Full or Part Time (min. 35 h/w)
- Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
- €60,000 * gross/year (for full time 40 h/w)
Your Responsibilities
Supporting science education and outreach is a founding principle and core mission of ISTA. To this end, VISTA Science Experiences was founded to establish ISTA as an international hub for innovative science education with a strong focus on fostering the understanding of science as a process. VISTA is committed to making science accessible for everyone, and therefore initiates a wide range of educational programs to bring cutting-edge research to science enthusiasts of all ages. To advance the development of our outreach programs and to lead our motivated team of Science Educators, we are looking for a Team Lead VISTA Program Development.
- Strategic development and management of various, often simultaneous science education projects
- Coordinating the co-development of exhibitions and educational programs in the VISTA Science Experience Center with a focus on accessible learning opportunities for diverse target groups
- Developing and implementing programs and processes to involve and train ISTA researchers for educational outreach
- Identification of funding opportunities, applying for grants and preparing strategic text
- Supporting the head of science education in strategic decisions and the planning of the entire umbrella of VISTA activities
- Supervising, leading and developing the VISTA Program Development team
Your Profile
- Academic degree, ideally in natural sciences, science and technology studies, or museum studies
- Extensive experience in developing science education formats, ideally in the context of a basic research institution
- Experience in grant writing, knowledge of the Austrian educational landscape is a plus
- High understanding of the nature of science and current socio-scientific issues
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, German skills are beneficial
- High degree of strategic thinking paired with creativity and an open-minded personality
- Ability to strategically prioritize and maintain an overview when managing various projects simultaneously
ISTA is growing. Grow with us!
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!
ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Your benefits
Education & training 
Cafeteria 
Childcare 
Free shuttle bus 
Multiple health offers 
Pension insurance *This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.
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