Student Researcher Citizen Science (f/m/d)

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 tasks and 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

Your strengths and skills:

• 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
• Good communication and teamwork skills, an interest in working with schools, and the ability to complete assigned tasks reliably are required
• Interest in citizen science as well as climate change and trustworthy AI is expected
• Willingness to further develop technical skills is expected; basic experience with GIS, programming, data analysis, or digital storytelling is an advantage
• 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

What you can expect:

• Flexibility for scheduling work hours to align study activities with your work at IT:U
• Innovative and stimulating working conditions in an interdisciplinary, international research environment
• Flextime work hour model and the option for home office
• Attractive campus with good transport connections

Compensation is €2,759.20 gross per month, based on full-time employment (40 hours/week).