Enabling Cutting Edge Research Together
AIT is Austria's leading research institute operating at the highest international level - We focus on technological developments addressing "grand challenges" with an emphasis on infrastructure topics of the future. In this context, AIT supports the economy and society especially through its technological expertise as well as through research and development in the fields of climate protection and digitisation.
With our research we succeed in driving socially relevant, future-oriented infrastructure topics further and in making the world a safer and more sustainable place to live.
Our core strengths
Due to our scientific and technological competencies, we play a central, strategic role in advising our customers and partners. We see ourselves as an INGENIOUS PARTNER in solving future challenges and developing disruptive technologies. Therefore, we function as a bridge between science and industry.
Research at the highest level
We are consistently among Austria’s top 3 institutions for securing research funding and an international key player in many infrastructure topics worldwide. We are a key strategic partner for industries.
Committed to excellence
The international cross-thematic research portfolio, scientific projects and the numerous prizes and awards underline our commitment for excellence and high-level of research recognition.
Extensive expertise & competencies
Comprehensive understanding and extensive design competence at system level; Comprehensive solution know-how at business case level and expertise in founding start-ups and spin-offs.
State-of-the-art research infrastructure
In order to be able to develop sustainable, innovative solutions for real-world problems, we are using the latest technologies, high-performance equipment, and state-of-the-art laboratories and research infrastructure.
Knowledge & skills transfer
Scientific exchanges are assured not only through the participation at (co-) organized symposiums, conferences and events hosted by AIT, but also through the constant knowledge transfer between our research teams in interdisciplinary projects.
Shape your career
Career models & Career paths
Our career framework offers a variety of career options and is based on career models with different levels (so-called "career paths") as well as additional key roles:
Your personal development
In addition to a variety of job opportunities we offer:
- Creative freedom: we encourage our employees to explore personal research interests, assuming that, eventually, their interests will converge with our company’s strategic research topics, from which we will all benefit.
- Training & development programmes, which support the personal and professional development, focuses on the key elements of work at AIT (teams & projects) and enables you to explore new roles in your career.
- International Mobility: short or long-term research stays abroad at academic institutions or with project partners.
- Benefit from national & international symposiums, conferences and events hosted by AIT
- Entrepreneurship: we therefore foster entrepreneurial spirit and support AIT's founders with training and expertise in cooperation with a strong network of startup experts.
Our career paths are clearly defined in terms of qualification requirements, responsibilities, and tasks, as well as in terms of further development opportunities and career options. Find out more about your personal and professional development within AIT.
Our values & our culture
Over 1,400 employees representing more than 50 nationalities are working on “Grand Challenges” and disruptive transformations of our economy and society.
At AIT we encourage a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, and are committed to open communication.
Benefits, Well-being & Work-life Balance
Our employees are our most valuable asset.
Regardless of your phase of life, whether starting a new job, a new family, moving to a new house or joining AIT from abroad, we provide you with a variety of benefits to make your (working) life easier. Read more about our benefits.
Where can you meet us?
Our recruiting team participates in various career fairs and recruiting events. Here you can ask questions about your entry and development opportunities at AIT and meet our researchers and experts. This is a great opportunity to learn how we work, which technologies we employ and why we love working at AIT.
We cannot wait to meet other curios minds!
