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IT Technician – Research Group Neuroinformatics
39 Faculty of Computer Science | Start date: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: 54 VwGr. IIIb Reference no.: 5805
The Neuroinformatics Research Group is a small, international, and interdisciplinary team within the Faculty of Computer Science. We develop AI methods to understand the relationships between brain activity, behavior, and consciousness, and to use these insights to derive new therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders.
We offer a diverse working environment with room for your own ideas. Our young, international team places great value on mutual respect and appreciation, as well as an independent working style.
The position is initially limited to one year. A permanent position may be offered subsequently.
Your Personal Sphere Of Influence
In this position, you will maintain and further develop our software toolboxes. This includes version control and release management, code quality and maintenance, bug fixing, testing and quality assurance, documentation, as well as support and training.
You will work closely with another technician. Shared responsibilities will particularly involve the group's internal IT infrastructure and supporting experimental studies. At the same time, you will set your own focus areas, especially in software, and complement the team's existing competencies in areas such as hardware and laboratory work.
Your Future Tasks
* Maintenance of the Neuroinformatics Research Group's software toolboxes: version control, release management, code quality, maintenance, bug fixing, testing, quality assurance, documentation, support, and training
* Procurement and replacement of hardware and software
* Installation and maintenance of hardware and software, especially PC workstations, printers, and other IT components
* First‑level support
* Support for experimental studies
* Maintenance of the website
* Network administration
* Tasks within the shared IT infrastructure of the Faculty of Computer Science, such as managing Linux servers (e.g., file servers or CI/CD servers) and the internal video conferencing infrastructure
Your Profile
* A completed degree or training program in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
* Professional experience in system administration, support, development, or management
* Good written and spoken German and English skills
* Excellent knowledge of Linux, Windows, and macOS
* Excellent programming skills, e.g., in Python, Matlab, C/C++, or Java
* Experience with Git‑based repository management, particularly repository maintenance, branch organization, integration of contributions, issue management, and collaborative workflows
* A structured, goal‑oriented, and independent working style
* A team player, ideally with experience working with research groups
* Good knowledge of web programming
What We Offer
* Work‑life balance: Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (upon agreement).
* Inspiring working atmosphere: A small, diverse, and dedicated team with an academic background in a relaxed, appreciative work environment.
* Scope for creativity: Varied tasks at the intersection of research, software development, and IT infrastructure.
* Collegial collaboration: Close collaboration with another technician and researchers from various disciplines. We value a friendly, respectful, and collegial atmosphere.
* Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
* Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
* Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.131,3 (III b) based on full‑time employment, paid 14 times per year, increases if we can credit professional experience.
* Equal opportunities for everyone: We welcome every new personality to the team!
The University of Vienna has an anti‑discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
Application deadline: 29 June 2026
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