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.
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.
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.
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