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Staff Scientist – Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) (All Genders) // Job-Id: 224-1
Posted on Oct. 6, 2025
- Graz, Austria
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

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Your future responsibilities
SAL offers outstanding research facilities and internationally competitive salaries. It attracts top international scientists to conduct applied, industry-relevant research that pushes the frontiers of innovation.
A successful candidate has an exceptional track record in a specific area of electronic and software-based systems, can establish and lead a high-impact research unit, and demonstrates strong communication skills. The candidate is experienced in initiating and managing R&D projects, especially with industrial partners, and has established a large international network within academic and industrial organizations.
We are looking for an experienced Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Researcher to lead high-quality, industry-relevant research. You will work in a strong team with good connections to international industry and academic partners and will be responsible for:
- Develop models and procedures for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) simulation in power electronics to predict EMI behavior of power electronic circuits and systems.
- Simplify simulations and computational costs of these EMI simulations.
- Apply machine learning methods to find the global optimum of circuits and systems.
- Acquire, manage and execute research projects with industrial and academic partners in close collaboration with team members.
- Strategic planning and building new industrial and academic partnerships
- Technical lead and technical advisor to the team
- Funding collaboration setup and writing funding proposals
- Publish results in peer-reviewed international conferences and scientific journals.
Your profile
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a related field
- At least 10 years of practical experience in the simulation of EMI in power electronics, including the application of AI / machine learning methods
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and understanding of the bigger picture
- Strong understanding of Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Electronics
- Proficient in circuit and 3D EM simulation, as well as Python, MATLAB
- Leadership personality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, self-motivated and goal-oriented.
- Fluency in English; German is an advantage.
Important Facts about SAL
- 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.
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Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
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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.
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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
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