TU Wien is looking for a committed person responsible for the Core Facilities Management at the University Service Center for Transmission Electron Microscopy (USTEM). The position is located at the interface of operational management, user support, personnel coordination, and the implementation of science-driven method development in advanced electron microscopy. USTEM hosts state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopy infrastructure and provides access, training, expertise, and technical support for researcher from a broad range of scientific disciplines. In addition to its role as a central user facility, USTEM supports the development of advanced electron microscopy methods, including novel approaches in analytical TEM/STEM, in-situ microscopy, time-resolved and coincidence-based detection schemes and electron quantum optics.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of this core facility and you will ensure that strategic goals are implemented operationally in close coordination with the Center’s Scientific Steering Committee.

Tasks:

Daily Operations

• Promote the facility internally and externally as a service-oriented, collaborative research and method-development hub for electron microscopy
• Provide administrative leadership for the day-to-day operation and continuous development of the Center
• Responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, high-quality user support, and compliance with operational policies and safety standards
• Provide hand-on training, consultation and technical support to users, including students and early-career researchers
• Initiate, execute and manage contract research activities, including financial processing
• Manage facility personnel, fostering a service-oriented and collaborative team culture
• Exchange information and best practices with other core facilities

Center Management

• Contributing to and implementing strategic planning in close cooperation with the Center’s Scientific Steering Committee to translate the scientific vision into smooth, user-friendly workflows and services
• Manage the facility in close partnership with users and researcher, ensuring that procedures, infrastructure, services and methods development support efficient, high-quality research
• Co-develop, implement, and continuously refine operational policies and procedures together with users and researcher 
• Serve as a primary contact point for users and researcher, providing hands-on training, technical support, and guidance tailored to their experimental needs
• Implement and maintain efficient systems for data storage and security, booking, and invoicing, with the goal of minimizing administrative burden for users
• Oversee the upkeep, availability, and continuous improvement of supplies and equipment 
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and financial reporting in coordination with the Center’s Scientific Steering Committee
• Collaborate with facility users and researchers to support their research projects, including participation in project planning and execution
• Promote networking and exchange among facility users to foster collaboration, shared expertise, and joint funding applications
• Serve as the point of contact for companies regarding service, consumables, and equipment development
• Responsible for managing human resources administration for the Core Facility in accordance with TU Wien guidelines