Technical Assistant (all genders)

Job title:

Technical Assistant (all genders)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

Full-time | indefinite-termTU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.In the Services of the Institute for Materials Chemistry TU Wien is offering a position as Technical Assistant (all genders) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: November 2025.Tasks:

• Supporting the scientific staff of the institute in operation, maintenance, and repair of the institute’s diverse research equipment, particularly ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, which play a central role in various excellence projects at the institute
• Assisting in the further conceptual and technical development of these systems, especially through involvement in procurement processes, as well as in the design and construction of specialized electronic devices for these systems
• Operation, maintenance and development of the institute’s IT systems, especially maintenance of control and communication software for physical measuring instruments
• Ensuring efficient and cost-effective operation of the equipment pool through long-term, comprehensive support from acting as single point of contact
• Serving as the first point of contact for institute staff regarding issues with their IT equipment
• Acting as the interface between institute staff and TU Campus IT
• Providing technical support for experiments in the institute’s laboratory courses
• Possible involvement in basic, applied, and contract research projects

Your profile:

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or several years of professional experience in the development, repair, and maintenance of various electronic research devices
• Completion of a Master’s degree in Computer Science or several years of experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining IT infrastructure (especially Linux and Windows servers, network infrastructure, Windows end-user devices)
• Completion of a Master’s degree in Technical Chemistry or Technical Physics with a focus on working with large-scale research equipment (especially UHV systems), or several years of experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining such systems
• Professional experience in the academic/research field and familiarity with its particular challenges is an advantage
• Excellent German (C1) and English (B2) skills for communication with students and our international team
• Interest in and enjoyment of working with students
• Teamwork skills and problem-solving competence
• Organization and planning/project management
• Passing on information, willingness to take responsibility and initiative
• Professionalism, self-reflection and willingness to develop
• Communication skills and willingness to resolve conflicts
• Willingness to cooperate and ability to work in a team
• Decision-making and management skills

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.Entry level salary is determined by the level IIIA of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,699.20/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until August 21st, 2025.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:50:14 GMT

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