Technician: Measurement Technology, Automation and Data Management (Atmospheric Research)

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

Technician: Measurement Technology, Automation and Data Management (Atmospheric Research)

51 Faculty of Physics
Startdate:01.07.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§54 VwGr. IVa
Reference no.:5622

Do you like to develop and automate measurement and data systems, work in a structured way and do you like to travel? Do you want to support scientists on technical tasks and measurements – both in the laboratory and during multiweek, international, aircraft-based measurement campaigns on climate and environmental issues? If so, we look forward to getting to know you!

The position is limited initially to four years, with the possibility of a permanent extension after an evaluation of the University of Vienna's Core Facility 'ACTRIS Aerosol Observatory' in the fourth year.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a technician with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (e.g. a focus on (micro-)electronics, optoelectronics, automation technology), mechatronics, aerospace engineering, technical computer science or similar or a recognized equivalent (e.g. state-certified technician (D)) you will support the research work of the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics working group.

In an international university research environment, you can expect a varied job, and as part of our team of technicians, you will exchange ideas and complement each other’s work.

You will be involved in the construction and operation of the future ACTRIS National Facility/University of Vienna Core Facility for in-situ aerosol measurements and will work on trend-setting projects in atmospheric and climate research. In doing so, you will regularly cooperate with leading international institutions such as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Your future tasks:

• You will support the scientists of the aerosol group with technical solutions, and maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement instruments.
• You will help set up and operate measurement systems, develop instrument controls and real-time visualizations.
• You will contribute to the operation and further development of IT infrastructure and measurement infrastructure.
• You will automate the operation and calibration of aerosol instruments, professionalize data collection and establish robust work-flows for data management and processing.
• You will support scientists in data analysis and carry out quality controls.
• You will support the monitoring of the measurement instruments and data collection during multiweek measurement campaigns with research aircraft abroad, in cooperation with international partner institutions.
• You will support the ongoing operation of the laboratories (calibration, maintenance and spare parts management/orders).
• You will create and maintain technical documentation.

This is part of your personality:

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent (e.g. state-certified technician (D)) in the field of electrical engineering (e.g. focus on (micro-)electronics, optoelectronics, automation technology), mechatronics, aerospace engineering, technical computer science or similar
• Good programming skills, ideally in Python
• Basic knowledge of electronics
• Very good knowledge of English (C1+)
• Reliable, regular presence in the laboratory on site in Vienna
• Willingness to travel: internationally for measurement campaigns in the USA and other countries with a typical duration of several weeks are necessary.
• Ability to work in a team, structured and independent way of working, flexibility in the area of responsibility and the ability to improvise
• Capability to participate in research flights
• Class B driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of German or willingness to acquire it is an advantage
• Advanced IT skills (hardware/software, networks)
• Experience with measurement/DAQ systems, calibration and troubleshooting
• Experience in programming microcontrollers
• Experience in the development/integration of technical devices in the research environment
• Experience with measurement campaigns (especially aircraft measurements)