#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 Lab Expert and Manager for Digital Business Innovation (f/m/d) *

Make our cutting edge project based learning methodology become reality at IT:U.

Imagine a space where cutting-edge technology comes to life. Where artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics, and high-performance computing converge to enable digital innovation.

Now imagine yourself in this space: guiding and inspiring students as they explore these powerful tools, connecting them to enterprises and empowering them to solve real-world industry challenges with creativity and forward-thinking solutions.

As a Lab Expert and Manager for Digital Business Innovation (f/m/d)* of our new WKO Lab, located at the WIFI in Linz, you will bring digital technology to life. You'll foster collaboration between student groups and industry partners, showcase the transformative potential of digital innovations, and help bridge the gap between ideas and impactful applications.

Lab Expert and Manager for Digital Business Innovation (f/m/d)

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Lab Management & Operations: 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.
• Teaching & Supporting Students: Instruct students on digital technologies and innovation tools, providing hands-on support for technical setups, applications, and troubleshooting.
• Safety Compliance & Certification: Develop and maintain a robust lab safety concept, enforce safety protocols, participate in required safety certification courses, and provide necessary safety training to both students and faculty members.
• Resource Coordination & Vendor Management: Align laboratory resources with project-based learning requirements and coordinate with external vendors for software, platforms, and equipment procurement.
• Strategic Collaboration & Outreach: Work closely with IT:U's Learning and Outreach divisions to advance the lab's capabilities and develop the lab as a satellite space for university activities. Facilitate events in cooperation with the WKO OÖ.

Your strengths and skills:

• PhD degree or equivalent related to digital innovation, entrepreneurship, information systems, business informatics, digital transformation, or a similar field.
• Work experience in at least two of these fields, preferably in an educational, research or industry environment.
• Proficiency in working with digital technologies and tools relevant to innovation, prototyping and digital business development.
• Teaching experience, experience in supporting practical innovation projects and translating digital opportunities into real-world applications is highly welcome.
• Expertise in digital business models, SME collaboration, innovation processes and/or interdisciplinary teamwork is of advantage.
• Strong understanding of responsible technology use, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of the (Upper) Austrian industry landscape is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and German (minimum level C1).

What you can expect:

• Work in a highly inspiring academic environment together with other lab experts, lecturers and researchers from an interdisciplinary background.
• Be the creator and manager of a vibrant space where digital entrepreneurship, experimentation, and new business models thrive.
• Be the driving force behind a unique satellite space, collaborating closely with the WKO OÖ and the regional innovation ecosystem.
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria.
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office.

Salary

Competitive compensation starting from EUR 63.000 yearly gross salary.

*Come as you are - we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to reach 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: Full Time (Permanent employment)

Salary: from 63,000 EUR yearly

Seniority level: Professional Experience

Work model: Hybrid

Place of work: Linz

Field of work: IT, Data Processing

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

Full Time (Permanent employment)

• Monday to Friday
• 38,5 hours

Place of work

• Linz

Must-have skills

• digital business models
• SME collaboration
• digital technologies and tools

Nice-to-have skills

• (Upper) Austrian industry landscape

Required languages

• German C1
• English C1

Must-have education

• PhD degree or equivalent related to digital innovation, entrepreneurship, information systems, business informatics, digital transformation, or a similar field

Benefits

• Parking space
  Free parking
• Transportation allowance
  Climate Ticket Upper Austria
• Flexible working hours
• Home office

Contact person

Marlene Blüml
People & Talent Partner