IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our core values and the IIASA Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.
Benefits overview
Support for international hires
- Comprehensive relocation services and allowances
- Assistance with finding housing
- Career support services for partners of mid-career and senior scientists
- Special travel and residency status that allows for easy travel within the Schengen area and for accompanying family members to work in Austria
Financial benefits
- Competitive salary exempt from income tax in Austria
- Tax-related benefits, including tax-free shopping privileges
- Paid home leave tickets every two years for employee and family
- 50% subsidy for registration and tuition fees for children at private schools in Austria
- Financial contribution to German lessons for children
- Contribution to severance provision fund
Insurance
- Various social security insurance options for state and/or private health and incapacity insurance
- Free group accident insurance
- Option for supplementary private health insurance
- Subsidized health insurance for family members
Work-life balance and family matters
- Part-time work arrangements
- Up to 100 home office days
- 5 weeks of regular annual leave, additional week of IIASA holidays, and all Austrian public holidays are observed as non-working days
- Consultancy leave for research scholars
- Paid parental leave and family allowance
Training and development
- Financial support for individual professional and scientific training
- Annual training programs and initiatives e.g., diversity, equity and inclusion training
- Framework for research career progression
- Regular performance and development reviews to support professional growth
- Programs for early-career and postdoc scientists
Health and wellbeing
- Access to physician services and occupational psychologist
- Health and vaccination campaigns
- Subsidy for computer glasses
- Small on-site gym (free)
- Subsidized sports events
- Subsidized canteen with freshly cooked meals
- Attractive work surroundings (imperial castle with free entry to the Laxenburg castle park)
Environment and atmosphere
- Diverse and international work environment with over 50 nationalities
- Work culture centered around our core values and gender equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
- Well-established public transportation system linking to Vienna (30 minutes to Vienna main station)
- E-charging stations for bikes/cars, free parking
- Various sustainability practices, and opportunities to engage in green initiatives
Staff Social and Cultural Association (SOCU)
- Many social activities and events for a welcoming and vibrant community (e.g., intercultural day)
- Various subsidized sports, science, and hobby clubs
- Mentoring Program coordinated by women in science club
- Financial support for social and cultural integration (such as language courses)
Please note that some of the benefits mentioned above apply only under certain conditions outlined in the organization's frameworks and policies. Additional terms and restrictions may apply, and changes can occur at any time. Status October 2024.