Manager of the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office (ASO) in Brno

Subject: The main aim of the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office in Brno is the initiation, promotion and support of scientific co-operation between Austria and the Czech Republic. The ASO Brno is operated on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (bm:bwk), implemented by the Centre for Social Innovation in Vienna (ZSI), in co-operation with the Faculty of Arts of the Masaryk University Brno. The ZSI runs the overall co-ordination of the ASO network (more information: http://www.aso.zsi.at). Attractive salary according to local standards will be paid. The employment contract will be concluded with the Faculty of Arts

Location:			Brno, regular business trips to Vienna 
Working hours:		full-time (40 hours/week) 
Employment start date:	December 2004/January 2005
Duration:			1 year, with option on prolongation 
Contact: 			Please send your CV and a short motivation letter (both in
German and in Czech) only by e-mail to osobni@phil.muni.cz
Applications due:		October 27, 2004

Main tasks:

•	development and continuous updating of  an annual working programme for the ASO Brno
•	consultation of researchers who want to start or intensify scientific co-operation between Austria and Czech Republic
•	preparation and support of scientific contacts and co-operations, particularly with regard to EU research activities
•	networking with relevant activities implemented under European initiatives and programmes like TEMPUS, FP6 and bilateral intergovernmental programmes
•	public relations activities (info materials, organisation of an annual Austrian Science Day etc.)
•	organisation and support of scientific events
•	gathering information on research and funding possibilities and structures in the Czech Republic for co-operation projects between Austria and the Czech Republic
•	reports and statements on current science and research developments in the Czech Republic
•	close co-operation with the co-ordination office ZSI and the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Offices Ljubljana and Sofia (monthly meetings in Vienna)
•	regularly reports to the ZSI and the bm:bwk
•	updating of the web page
•	financial and administrative project management and full project responsibility 

Qualifications:

•	university degree (M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent)
•	at least three years of professional experience preferably in the science and/or research sector
•	EU citizenship
•	fluency in written and spoken German, Czech and English
•	good knowledge of the higher education and research systems in Austria and the Czech Republic as well as of EU programmes
•	experiences in public relations and in the organisation of events
•	excellent communication and project management skills
•	highly motivated and pro-active
•	service-driven