The University of Oldenburg is seeking to fill the following position:
IT Administrator in the Cluster of Excellence „NaviSense“
Paygrade
E9a TV-L
Working Hours
50%
Institution
Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU) (School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences)
Location
Oldenburg (Oldb)
Application Deadline
13.09.2026
First day of work
as soon as possible
Limited
until 31.12.2032
About us
The newly funded Cluster of Excellence NaviSense is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project hosted at the University of Oldenburg. In NaviSense, we study the senses and mechanisms used by animals to navigate, and how these mechanisms can inspire technology and impact society, ecology, and biodiversity. A diverse and international team of scientists from biology, physics, chemistry, computer sciences and social sciences is involved. The Cluster of Excellence’s head office coordinates the scientific, organisational and strategic aspects of the project. For more information see https://navisense.org/.
Your tasks
The position involves handling all IT administrative tasks within the Cluster of Excellence and supporting its members in their day-to-day use of the IT infrastructure and the storage of research data.
The tasks include in particular:
- Administration of the Cluster of Excellence’s PC systems (Windows, Linux, iOS)
- Installation, configuration and maintenance of operating systems, software packages and applications
- Supporting members of the Cluster of Excellence with IT issues and resolving them, where necessary in collaboration with the UOL’s IT services
- Monitoring and assisting with data backup in DARE (institutional research data repository)
- Designing and maintaining the website
- Creating and maintaining documentation
Your profile
Required qualifications:
- a completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist, IT systems electronics technician or (state-certified technical) assistant in computer science or a college degree (Bachelor's /Master's/ Dipl.-Ing. (FH)), preferably in (Business) Information Technology or Applied Computer Science
- Experience working as an IT administrator
- Knowledge of system administration
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux and iOS
- Proficiency in German and English
Preferable/Desirable:
- Knowledge of IT networks
- Experience in providing user support
- Website architecture
- Knowledge of university structures
- Experience of working in international teams
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work independently, with a focus on solutions and customer service
- Organisational skills, reliability and commitment
We offer
- An interesting and varied range of tasks in a dynamic and international team
- Payment in accordance with collective bargaining law incl. special annual payment, public service pension scheme and asset-related benefits
- Flexitime arrangements and collectively agreed vacation entitlement
- Guidance during the onboarding process and support for your own professional development
- A family-friendly environment with flexible working hours and the option of partial remote work
- Further education opportunities
- Benefits from the university's health promotion program and possibility to participate in the university sports program (swimming pool, fitness and health center)
Our standards
The University of Oldenburg promotes professional equality between men and women. Applicants with disabilities will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification.
Contact
For further information, please contact Dr. Katrin Haase, email: , phone: +49 (0)441 798 3381.
Apply now
Please send your application via e-mail by 13.09.2026 to
Please send your application including a letter of motivation, your CV, copies of certificates, and letters/contact details of references in a joint pdf document to the head office of the Cluster of Excellence NaviSense.
Regulations prohibit reimbursement of application and interview expenses.
Benefits at University of Oldenburg
30 days vacation
Secure remuneration according to collective agreement
Company pension scheme
Further education opportunities
Flexible working hours
Health management
Remote working
Compatibility of career and family
Support with childcare
University Sports Centre
Certificate Bicycle-friendly employer
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