#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.

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.

Join us as a

Digital City Studio Manager (f/m/d) *
30h part-time | On-site in Linz (AT) | Start Date: 1. April 2026

In a world shaped by digital transformation, technology must not only be developed but also understood and shaped by society. The Digital City Studio is a response to this challenge -- a space where research meets the public, and digital futures are co-created by everyone.

The Digital City Studio is a collaborative initiative between IT:U and the City of Linz. It represents a new way of thinking about public engagement, science communication, and the role of technology in society. The Digital City studio fosters engaged and proactive dialogue through science communication and Citizen Science events around new technologies and "hot topics" like AI, the impacts of social media on individuals and society, safety of democracy, climate change effects, or quantum computing.

Digital City Studio Manager (f/m/d) *

30h part-time | On-site in Linz (AT) | Start Date: 1. April 2026

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Coordinate and plan outreach activities in the Digital City Studio, together with IT:U research groups and the City of Linz

Design and deliver engaging science communication and citizen science workshops for schools and the broad public

Organise and set up the logistics of public events, exhibitions, demos

Support the acquisition of research funding (conceiving and writing grant proposals)

Monitor and evaluate the reach and impact of the outreach activities

Co-develop and actively shape the future development strategy of the Digital City Studio

Stakeholder communication: engage and acquire schools, broad public, public authorities, etc. for the DCS workshops

Your strengths and skills:

Degree (MSc or BSc) in one of the following areas: information systems, computer science or related field.

Affinity to AI, digital technologies, etc.

Strong communication skills with enthusiasm for speaking in public

Deep understanding and interest in new technologies and impacts on society

Additionally: experience in writing grant proposals and acquiring private funding

English and German on a minumim level of C1 required

What you can expect:

A diverse and exciting role in a modern, innovative institution shaping the future of education

A unique opportunity to play a key role in building a new university and contribute your ideas

Independent and responsible area of ​​responsibility in a highly professional and dynamic environment

Attractive campus with good public transport connections

Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria

Salary

Competitive compensation starting from EUR 40.000 yearly gross salary

*come as you are - we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to realize their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.

About this job

Employment type: Part Time (Permanent employment)

Salary: from 40,000 EUR yearly

Seniority level: Project or Team Lead, Senior Position

Work model: On-site

Place of work: Linz

Field of work: Executives, Management, IT, Data Processing

Entry date: Position available from 01.04.2026

Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position

About the company

Employer: IT:U - Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria

Number of employees: 101 - 500 employees

Locations: Linz

Details about this job

Part Time (Permanent employment)

• Monday to Friday
• 30 hours

Place of work

• Linz

Required languages

• German C1
• English C1

Must-have education

• Degree (MSc or BSc)

Benefits

• Parking space
  Free parking
• Transportation allowance
  Climate Ticket Upper Austria

Contact person

Maria Harvey
Teamlead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
+43676851307345