Part-time IT-workers for development of IT-infrastructure to support research projects

Are you interested in IT infrastructure ranging from IoT systems to networks to high-performance computing (HPC)?

The TECH Faculty hires additional employees for the TECH Research IT (TRIT) team to support researchers by developing, maintaining, and accessing IT infrastructure for research projects.  Specifically, we are looking for full-stack (front- and back-end) developers and security enthusiasts. Our tech stack is mainly on Node.js/TypeScript/Pug/React with both SQL and NoSQL;  experience with containerization such as Docker/Kubernetes is helpful.

If you’re a student, don’t hesitate to apply. We will be able to work around your exam schedule.

The position is open from February 1st, 2026  or by agreement.
 

Job description

• Contribute to a team developing various aspects of accessing cloud computing resources for research aspects.
• Implementation, deployment and expansion of open-source projects such as overleaf, Grafana, or Dataverse as well as specialized tools to ease the use of HPC and research infrastructure.
• Integrate tools and application with existing AU infrastructure and implementations (e.g., ERDA for data management or Microsoft Azure AD-based SSO with SAML of authentication).
• Support of users of research IT and related activities.
• Analyse security risks and develop counter measures.
• You will be involved in various activities around IT infrastructure ranging from IoT projects, robotics, networking, cloud computing and HPC among others.
• You will be working in a team towards establishing a support culture for research-based IT infrastructure needs.

Your profil

We imagine that you:

• are good at working with a team of colleagues, also with a different disciplinary background.
• are able to communicate both written and verbally in English.
• have a positive and sociable attitude.
• have experience in at least one of the following fields (not limited to these):
  • Software engineering
  • Web development
  • Thread analysis and security policies and configurations
  • Network administration
  • Cloud computing
  • High Performance Computing
  • Server administration
• If you’re a student and study either software technologies, computer engineering, computer science or similar, the work will be very relevant to your degree.

 

What we offer

• A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratory space and shared equipment
• An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national and international colleagues at Aarhus University
• A working atmosphere that encourages lively, open and critical discussion
• A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• A workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

 

Place of work

The place of work is Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
 

Contact information

Additional information related to this job opening position can be obtained by contacting Lukas Esterle lukas.esterle@ece.au.dk
 

Deadline

Applications must be recieved no later than 3 December 2025.
 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the collective agreement for IT employees (PROSA) in the service of the state (The employment is subject to section 15 of the the collective agreement for IT employees (PROSA)), and LC/CO10-S (the Confederation of Teachers’ Unions/the Danish Confederation of Public Employees of 2010) collective agreement.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/