Technische:r Assistent:in

Universität Innsbruck; Innsbruck; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Austria is seeking a research-focused professional to support the development, creation and implementation of electronic paradigms and evaluation programmes, with programming responsibilities.

You will train staff on the latest hardware and software for data collection and analysis, assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, and contribute to neuroscientific data design and interpretation.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in psychological and psychophysiological research and applied fields.
• Proficient in Matlab programming.
• Experience with psychophysiological measurements and analyses (eye-tracking, MRI).
• Strong ability to design and analyze neuroscientific data.
• Willingness for continuous professional development and self-directed learning.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, creation and implementation (programming) of electronic (test) paradigms and evaluation programmes, and the documentation thereof.
• Independently train staff on the latest hardware and software used in data collection and analysis.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Matlab

Psychophysiological research

Eye-tracking

MRI

Data analysis

English communication

Tools

Eye-tracking hardware

MRI equipment

Data collection software

Job description

• Supporting the development, creation and implementation (programming) of electronic (test) paradigms and evaluation programmes, and the documentation thereof
• Independently training staff on the latest hardware and software used in data collection and analysis
• Assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment

Your profile:

• Relevant, in-depth professional experience in psychological and psychophysiological research and applied fields
• Good programming skills (particularly Matlab)
• Experience in conducting psychophysiological measurements and analyses (eye-tracking, MRI, etc.)
• Excellent skills in the design, implementation, data preparation, analysis and interpretation of neuroscientific data
• Ability to seek out information independently, with a willingness to engage in continuous professional development – including self-directed learning
• Ability to work as part of a team, work independently and communicate effectively (particularly in English)
• Cooperation with colleagues
• professional conduct towards students
• Ability to work as part of a team in teaching and research

For this position in job group IIIa, a minimum gross salary of € 690 per month (14 times) * is stipulated in the collective agreement. Your actual starting salary will depend on your previous experience and will increase over the course of your employment.
* as of 2026

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.