Digital Catalyst

You will take responsibility for the entire digital landscape of KIT nova - from strategic planning and digital offerings to ensuring efficient digital operations.

Your tasks:

• drive the organizational development in the digital realm and implement new digital initiatives
• act as the main point of contact for all digital-related topics within the team and towards KIT
• develop and manage digital solutions for projects, such as AI tools, chatbots, cloud credits, and avatar-based virtual spaces
• oversee digital hardware offerings such as VR/AR headsets, high-performance computers, and virtually-controlled robot arms
• integrate prototyping and manufacturing machines from our makerspace into digital workflows
• ensure smooth digital operations, including compliance with digital standards
• design and manage digital infrastructures such as computers, databases, and the website
• create a high-performing digital ecosystem for the team - with the right tools, presentation technology, and devices

You bring strong digital expertise, initiative, and enthusiasm for innovative digital technologies., Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

• a completed Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

• solid experience in developing and managing digital systems in the following areas:

• at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PHP), ideally full stack

• confident handling of Windows and Linux systems

• experience with database architectures, data management, API integration, and server infrastructure

• proven experience with digital tools / AI tools (e.g., Docker, Git, cloud platforms, LLM environments, RAG)

• desirable: VR/AR technologies, Unreal, Unity

willingness to take full responsibility for KIT nova's digital domain and proactively develop it further

commitment to continuous learning and adopting new digital tools and methods

agile mindset and flexibility

passion for working in an academic context, especially supporting student projects and developing innovative solutions

fluent English skills, spoken and written

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.