#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.
IT:U is Austria‘s first public interdisciplinary university dedicated to digital transformation for the benefit of our society, economy and environment.
Shape the future with us as a
Lab Expert and Coordinator*
and make our cutting edge project based learning methodology become reality at IT:U.
We are looking for experts in their field willing to maintain state-of-the-art spaces for conducting project-based education and participate in teaching and applied research in these fields:
- #Reality Lab
- #Motion Lab
- #Maker Lab
- #Robot Lab
- #Interaction Lab
- #Data Lab
Job description
Digital technology is evolving rapidly. As a „Lab Expert and Coordinator,“ you‘re responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining our digital teaching labs to keep pace with this progress. You enable students to acquire new skills in a unique project-based learning environment, oversee daily lab activities, ensure operational safety, train students in equipment use, and support project work. Continuously evaluating new hardware, software, and procedures is part of your role. This position demands organizational skills, technical knowledge and a commitment to fostering an enri- ching learning environment.
Key responsibilities
Lab Management and Technical Support
- Develop and implement lab schedules to support project-based learning together with lecturers and other Lab Experts
- Instruct and support student groups in equipment use and techniques required to create their projects (experimental setup, equipment operation and troubleshooting)
- Develop and implement a lab organization concept to ensure regular restocking, replenishing, maintenance and software upgrade
- Coordinate with vendors for equipment repairs and maintenance
Safety Compliance
- Develop and implement a lab safety concept to ensure safe and compliant lab operations
- Own participation in safety certification courses
- Enforce safety protocols and procedures and provide training to ensure a safe working environment for all students and faculty
Project Support and Documentation
- Collaborate with faculty members to align laboratory resources with project requirements
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration
- Develop ways to advance the lab in close coordination with the program manager, professors, to create optimal conditions for realizing the project-based learning concept
- Maintain accurate lab records including activities, incidents and prepare reports on utilization, maintenance and budget expenditures
Qualifications
- Relevant academic degree or comparable practical experience
- Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and familiarity with scientific instrumentation
- Previous experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in an educational or research environment would be ideal
- Strong understanding and, if necessary certification, of laboratory safety protocols and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment
What you can expect
- Great creative freedom and the unique opportunity to help build a new university
- Independent and responsible tasks in a dynamic and digital environment with a start-up atmosphere
- Collaboration in a motivated team
- Flexible working hours and home office option
- Office kitchen with free basic equipment (snacks, coffee, milk, etc.)
- Free parking lot or KlimaTicket Austria (optimal public transport connection)
We offer a gross salary in line with the market starting at EUR 3.500,–
on a full-time basis (with a willingness to overpay depending on qualification, experience and individual skills) and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the development of IT:U.
We look forward to receiving your online application including CV and letter of motivation.
*come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to realize their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.