Diversity
Different together. Stronger together.
Diversity is part of who we are. It shapes our culture and defines the way we work together every day. Different perspectives, cultural backgrounds, personal journeys, and areas of expertise strengthen our interdisciplinary teams and inspire creative solutions. We believe innovation happens where diversity is actively embraced. That is why we foster an inclusive working environment based on openness, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all — regardless of gender, background, identity, or life choices. For us, gender equality and diversity are core values and strategic strengths — key to building a future-focused research and industrial landscape that acts responsibly.
Key Facts
Equal. Empowered.
We are committed to the targeted advancement of women and maintain zero tolerance for discrimination. Equal opportunities begin with recruitment and continue through transparent processes, fair development opportunities, and clear paths for growth and advancement across all areas of the organization.
Inclusive. Innovative.
People from many nations, with diverse gender identities and different lived experiences, work together at PROFACTOR. This diversity strengthens our teams, broadens perspectives, and drives innovation.
Work. Life. Flow.
Flexible working models for different stages of life — from remote work and part-time options to paternity leave and wellbeing offers. Location-independent collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility support a truly balanced working life.
Equal. Empowered.
Progress toward equality in the workplace depends greatly on the conditions an organization creates and the culture it truly lives by. At PROFACTOR, we foster a culture of openness and respect in which all employees have fair opportunities — regardless of gender, identity, or life choices.
We promote equal treatment through transparent processes, respectful communication, and targeted awareness-building for both managers and employees.
Our gender equality strategy is designed to create fair career opportunities across all areas of the organization and at every level. In particular, we actively support the visibility and development of women from the very beginning — starting with recruitment.
Discrimination — in any form — has no place at PROFACTOR.
An interdisciplinary gender working group oversees the ongoing implementation and continued development of these measures. Our Gender Equality Plan provides a strategic framework for embedding equality for the long term — as part of a modern, inclusive workplace.
Inklusiv. Innovativ.
At PROFACTOR, diversity is reflected not only in people’s backgrounds, but in the way they come together. When people with different experiences, nationalities, perspectives, and talents collaborate, something special emerges: a space for new ideas, bold questions, and shared growth. In our teams, diversity is not simply acknowledged — it is actively embraced. It is evident in the way we listen to one another, the way we tackle challenges, and the way we create solutions together that are greater than the sum of their parts. Different perspectives and experiences enrich our research and inspire new ways of thinking — from the ideas of our interns to the expertise of our experienced colleagues.
True innovation begins where differences do not divide us, but bring us together.
Work. Life. Flow.
At PROFACTOR, work fits around life — not the other way around. Flexible working models are designed to support different stages of life, including remote work, part-time options, paternity leave, and health and wellbeing initiatives that promote a balanced working life. Project work and team communication are not tied to one location, allowing people to work where it makes the most sense. Built on trust and personal responsibility, this creates a working environment where performance, quality of life, and personal growth go hand in hand.
What Our People Say
From my diploma thesis through to earning my doctorate at JKU in 2018, PROFACTOR supported me at every stage of my journey. Today, I contribute my expertise as a research scientist and look forward to many more innovative projects and new opportunities.Dr. Julia KastnerFunctional Surfaces and Nanostructures
PROFACTOR offers a very positive working environment. You have the opportunity to work on interesting tasks over the long term, while the variety of projects continuously brings new challenges — including collaboration with international project partners.DI (FH) Gerhard EbenhoferMachine Vision
