Technician at the Neuroinformatics Research Group

Universit; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Diverse team

Public transport access

Professional development

Equal opportunities

Job summary

The Neuroinformatics Research Group at the University of Vienna seeks a Technician to manage the EEG laboratory, support experimental studies, and maintain IT infrastructure. You will ensure reliable EEG hardware operation, develop tools, and support staff with IT issues.

Requirements include general or vocational secondary schooling, Linux/Windows/macOS proficiency, and programming with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, and Java.

Qualifications

• Completion of a general or vocational secondary school.
• Professional experience in system administration, support, development, management.
• Professional experience in the technical support of an EEG laboratory (or willingness to familiarize).
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Good programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, and Java.
• Structured, goal‑oriented, independent work style.
• Ability to work in a team and, ideally, experience with research groups.
• Good knowledge of web programming.
• Knowledge of design and construction of electronic circuits is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EEG lab and support experimental studies.
• Ensure reliable operation of EEG measurement hardware; maintain and develop it.
• Maintain and develop the group’s internal IT infrastructure.
• Provide IT support to staff; manage hardware and software assets.
• Install, configure, and maintain PC workstations, printers and IT equipment.
• Network administration and website management for the group.

Skills

Lab administration

IT support

EEG experience

German language

English language

Education

General or vocational secondary school

Tools

Linux

Windows

macOS

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Java

Job description

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Technician at the Neuroinformatics Research Group

39 Faculty of Computer Science

Job vacancy starting: 01.12.2026 | Working hours:40.00 | Classification CBA:§54 VwGr. IIIb

Job ID:6411

The Neuroinformatics Research Group (FG NI) is a small, international and interdisciplinary team within the Faculty of Computer Science. We develop AI methods to understand the relationships between brain activity, behaviour and consciousness and to use these insights to derive new therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders.

We offer a diverse working environment with room for your own ideas and foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation.

The position is initially limited to one year. A permanent may be offered subsequently.

Your personal sphere of influence:

In this position, you will manage our laboratory for electroencephalography (EEG) measurements and support the team in conducting experimental studies. You will ensure the reliable operation of the existing measurement and experimental hardware, maintain it, and, as needed, further develop it in coordination with the team.

In addition, you will work on the maintenance and further development of the group's internal IT infrastructure. This includes managing the hardware and software in use and assisting employees with IT-related issues.

Managing and further developing our EEG lab

Providing support in conducting experimental studies

Developing, adapting, and testing hardware and software tools

Procuring and replacing hardware and software

Installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software equipment, particularly PC workstations, printers, and other IT components

First-level support for the research group’s staff

Network administration

Website management for the research group in collaboration with our administrative assistant

Contribution to managing the shared IT infrastructure of the Department of Computer Science, such as Linux servers (e.g., file servers or CI/CD servers), as well as the internal video conferencing infrastructure

Your profile:

Completion of a general or vocational secondary school

Professional experience in system administration, support, development, management

Professional experience in the technical support of an EEG laboratory (or willingness to familiarize yourself with this subject area)

Excellent written and spoken German and English

Excellent knowledge of Linux, Windows, and macOS

Good programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, and Java

A structured, goal-oriented, and independent work style

Ability to work in a team and, ideally, experience in working with research groups

Good knowledge of web programming

Knowledge of the design and construction of electronic circuits is an advantage

We are looking for a new team member who shares our values of openness, transparency, clear communication, and mutual respect, and who will contribute to a successful collaboration.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and – as far as the job allows it – the option to work remotely.

Inspiring working environment: A small, diverse, and dedicated team in a university research setting with a relaxed and supportive working atmosphere.

Space for creativity: Management of the EEG lab, the experimental measurement and study infrastructure, and the group’s internal IT systems. Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and technical solutions to further develop these areas in collaboration with the team.

Collaborative teamwork: Friendly and respectful interaction within an interdisciplinary team, as well as regular networking with technicians from other research groups.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: A comprehensive and free range of professional development opportunities to deepen your skills.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,131.30 (employment group IIIb) on a full-time basis (14 times a year) increases if we can credit your professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We welcome every new personality to the team!

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities , the advancement of women and diversity . We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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