Your future responsibilities
As part of an ongoing project with industry partners, we are currently investigating future on-board charging solutions for electric vehicles. The aim is to reduce weight, save components and space while increasing power density, achieving maximum efficiency and enhancing environmental compatibility.
For this project we are currently looking for a person who is committed and enthusiastic for the field of sustainability-driven technology development. We also offer to round up the project work with a diploma thesis.
Your future tasks include:
- Life cycle & sustainability assessment
- Project evaluation with regards to UN sustainable development goals
- Measurement and evaluation of impact on CO2 emissions efficiency / weight throughout the lifecycle of an electric car
- Reviewing of materials and components used from viewpoints recyclability and circular economy
- Evaluation of impact of size and weight on shipping costs ($ and CO2) and drive distance
- Documentation of results
Your profile
- Enrolled student in the area of Environmental Systems Science, Energy and Environmental Management, Biorecources Management or related fields
- Focus of study/experience with analysis of life cycle and sustainability assessment methods, carbon footprint, circular economy and material flows
- Autonomous, well organized and enjoy working in a dynamic and multi-cultural team
- Good oral and written communication skills in English, German is a plus
Important Facts about SAL
- Start as soon as possible.
- Part time ( 16 hours / week).
- Limited contract until March 2026.
- Possibility to round up the work package with a thesis together with the university / FH.
- State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
- Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
- Home Office possible.
- € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
- Family & kids friendly.
- Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group C. For this position, we offer a monthly salary of EUR 2.466, paid 14 times a year.
About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronic Based Systems (EBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire EBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, RF (radiofrequency) systems, system integration 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 2023. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.
