Data Analyst (f/m/d)

#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

Data Analyst (f/m/d) *

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis (preprocessing and modelling) to answer business-critical questions and identify trends and anomalies
• Support the definition of metrics and KPIs from the data perspective
• Work with teams across the university and lead the development of dashboards, reports and automated analysis
• Collaborate with data engineers and architects on requirements and design of the data lakehouse
• Ensure data quality and maintain documentation
• Design and implement a self-service analytics concept

Your strengths and skills:

• A degree in Data Science, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Business Informatics or related fields
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Analyst, BI Expert or in a similar role
• Strong Data Science skills with solid applied and theoretical knowledge of statistics and machine learning; additional experience with AI is a plus
• Hands-on experience with BI/visualization tools, efficient querying and coding (SQL, Python), and skills in data engineering and and MLOps (e.g. Git, Docker)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with cloud-based data solutions (e.g. data lakehouses)
• English skills at a minimum level of C1 are required (German skills are beneficial)
• Structured communication skills enabling clear interpretation of data; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; an analytical, problem solving and customer service mindset to deliver an exceptional service; ability to explain complex systems and engage effectively with researchers, students and employees

What you can expect:

• A critical role focused on analyzing and interpreting data to deliver actionable insights, reports, and self-service tools that support strategy development and decision-making across the university
• Be part of a forward-thinking educational and research institution that fosters the real-world use of data to drive meaningful impact
• A culture that values creativity, curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university
• Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office

Competitive compensation starting from € 55.000 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Linz

contact person

Sonja Pfaffeneder
HR Generalistin
sonja.pfaffeneder@it-u.at

Job details

Title
Data Analyst (f/m/d)

Employer
Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U)

Location
Altenberger Straße 66c, Science Park 4, OG 2 Linz, Austria

Published
2026-02-16

Application deadline
Unspecified

Job type
Other

Field
Information Systems, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning