Citizen Science Researcher (GIS & Climate) — Flexible

IT U; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime work hours

Home office option

Campus with good transport connections

Job summary

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Your role involves co-designing and delivering participatory workshops, supporting science communication through StoryMaps and presentations, and contributing to citizen science research activities.

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme in geoinformatics, computer science, geography, environmental sciences, education, communication science, or another relevant field.
• German and English skills at a minimum level of C1 required for interaction with schools and participants, as well as for research and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Co-designing, preparing and delivering participatory workshops and school activities
• Supporting science communication through StoryMaps, presentations, and accessible project materials
• Participating in citizen science research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis under supervision
• Contributing to academic publications and project reports
• Collaborating with researchers, project partners, teachers, and school students; project partners Ars Electronica Center and PHDL (Climate Agents); 506.ai and INCHSTONE (TRUST-AI4Schools)
• Assisting with project documentation, coordination, and the preparation of research materials
• Complying with the institution’s academic standards, ethical guidelines, and data protection requirements

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

German and English C1

GIS basics

Programming basics

Data analysis

Digital storytelling

Willingness to develop technical技能

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geoinformatics, computer science, geography, environmental sciences, education, communication science

Tools

StoryMaps

GIS software

Job description

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Your role involves co-designing and delivering participatory workshops, supporting science communication through StoryMaps and presentations, and contributing to citizen science research activities.