Research Operations Assistent*in

  • Vienna University of Economics and Business
  • Office, administration, processing
  • Part time
  • published till: 31.07.2024
You want to do work that makes a difference, assume responsibility, and help create ideal conditions for excellent research and teaching? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern businessand economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Data, Energy, and Sustainability
Part-time, 20 hours/week
Starting as soon as possible and limited until September 30, 2026

Do you want to support the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the selection, planning, maintenance and expansion of the required IT infrastructure for research, teaching and administrative tasks?
 
In this key role, you will take on responsibilities to administer IT aspects of research and research-led teaching on topics related to energy, environment, and climate change. You will be part of a dynamic and international team at the Institute for Data, Energy, and Sustainability under the direction of Univ.Prof. Dr. Kavita Surana.

What to expect

  • Supporting with hardware and software:
    - Hardware: You will support the selection, planning, procurement and maintenance of specific and complex computer equipment and hardware for research and teaching purposes
    - Software: You will support the procurement, configuration, adaptation and implementation of experimental applications and system software
  • Supporting scientific staff: will You prepare relevant information for users, advise researchers on IT questions, support internal documentation and are also responsible for user administration
  • Administrating databases and ensuring network security: You will administer databases for research and teaching applications and support in ensuring network and data security. You will play an important role in ensuring functionality and performance of the institute and department infrastructures
  • General research support: You will assist under supervision, for example by supporting the evaluation and testing of experimental research setups (hardware & software) and in conducting ongoing experiments on dedicated hardware in close cooperation with scientific staff

What you have to offer

  • Education and previous experience: You have completed school education in a field related to computer science or economics or can demonstrate initial professional experience as a system manager or system administrator and have a keen interest in research
  • Software and system knowledge: You have knowledge of different operating systems, application software and system software (heterogeneous networks, security, WWW, etc.), as well as good knowledge of hardware
  • Experience with code versioning: You already have initial experience with code versioning and collaborative code development practices such as testing, continuous integration and version control, preferably using platforms such as GitHub. If you do not yet have the experience, you are ready to acquire this knowledge quickly.
  • Experience with Linux distributions: You already have some experience with various Linux distributions and keywords such as virtualization, containers, Docker, Kubernetes are not completely foreign to you.
  • Willingness to learn technical and professional skills: You are prepared to quickly and independently familiarize yourself with new and experimental software tools and operating systems on various platforms. In addition, you are prepared to quickly develop a basic understanding of the research area (e.g. energy and climate change) in which the professional software is used.
  • Language skills and good communication: You have good written and spoken English. Some working knowledge of German is an advantage. In addition, you have good communication and mediation skills and can present problems and effectively explain solutions to colleagues who are not professional programmers or software engineers.
  • Self-reliant team player: You not only enjoy working collegially in a team and use your ability to cooperate, but at the same time you also act independently and on your own initiative. In addition, you are reliable, precise and use your structured and analytical thinking skills.

Note: The working language of the research group is English, and the interviews will be in English. You are welcome to send the application materials in English or German.
 
To apply, please submit the following documents with your application:
(a) Short letter highlighting your motivation and qualifications for this position
(b) A CV
(c) Relevant academic or service certificates

What we offer you

  • Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
  • A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
  • Excellent accessibility by public transportation
  • Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
  • Flexible working hours as part of a flexitime arrangement
  • A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €1,325.40 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by July 31, 2024 (ID 2072).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!