Lab Expert: Digital Design & Prototyping

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U); Linz; Hybrid; EUR 56.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper A

Zusammenfassung

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) in Linz, Austria, seeks a Lab Expert for the Digital Design Lab DESY to teach, manage, and develop an environment where students experience the transformative power of digital tools in the design process.

The role involves hands-on instruction, maintaining digital infrastructure, safety training, and coordinating with lecturers to align resources with project-based learning.

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree or equivalent related to digital design methods and tools or a similar field.
• Proficiency in working with digital technologies and tools relevant to innovation, prototyping, and digital design.
• Hands-on experience operating digital prototyping and manufacturing equipment (laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.).
• Teaching experience and ability to support practical digital design and innovation projects.
• Strong understanding of Design Thinking methodologies and integrating digital tools throughout development.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Fluent written and spoken English at C1 level.

Aufgaben

• Implement a comprehensive lab organization concept, ensuring proper maintenance of digital infrastructure, smooth operations, and timely software updates.
• Manage lab schedules in collaboration with lecturers.
• Instruct and teach students on digital technologies and innovation tools, providing hands-on support for technical setups and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain a robust lab safety concept, enforce safety protocols, participate in required safety certification courses, and provide safety training.
• Align laboratory resources with project-based learning requirements and coordinate with external vendors for software, platforms, and equipment procurement.
• Identify and develop synergies with other labs and participate in larger research and education projects involving multiple labs.

Jobbeschreibung

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) in Linz, Austria, seeks a Lab Expert for the Digital Design Lab DESY to teach, manage, and develop an environment where students experience the transformative power of digital tools in the design process.

The role involves hands-on instruction, maintaining digital infrastructure, safety training, and coordinating with lecturers to align resources with project-based learning.