As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.
IT SPECIALIST (F/M/X)
(Vollzeit)
The Institute of Interdisciplinary Mountain Research (IGF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is engaged in basic and applied research on impacts of global change processes in mountain regions across the globe. The institute subdivision GLORIA is dealing with long-term monitoring and research on alpine plant diversity in the context of climate change and is now offering a position as
Your tasks:
As an IT specialist, you will
- assist in data maintenance and database development work for the central GLORIA database (MARIA DB). Including schema modifications, data migration, ETL processes, and integration of multiple data sources.
- do full-stack web development using the Laravel framework (PHP, HTML, JavaScript, SQL).
- prepare global datasets: Assist in performing taxonomic harmonization, compilation and check of vegetation data, and to link it with remote sensing (e.g., NDVI, snow cover) and climatic data.
- collaborate and contribute: Communicate with data managers and researchers on the international level.
Your profile:
- Experience in web-development: Javascript, PHP (Laravel); MS ACCESS skills are an asset
- Database programming (SQL)
- Ability to work in teams
- Interest in the work of the GLORIA monitoring and research network.
Our Offer
We offer a working environment that includes a flexible time arrangement, place of work in the GLORIA office, located at BOKU University in Vienna and the possibility to work in the extensive international team of the unique network GLORIA. The annual gross salary for this position is € 38.948,07, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Please apply online including 1.) a cover letter explaining your motivation for this position 2.) a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and skills no later than March 25, 2025.
Start date of the position: June 01, 2025
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
