IT Administrator:in (m/w/d)

Position overview

The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s leading biomedical research and teaching institutions, with about 6,500 employees and 8,600 students. Its Institute of Pharmacology within the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology is hiring an IT Administrator:in (m/w/d) immediately. The role is full-time, set at 40 hours per week, and offered on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Take independent responsibility for maintaining the hardware and software of the center’s servers.
• Install, monitor, and document updates and security patches for the Windows environment, and manage backups using Robocopy.
• Provide troubleshooting support for hardware and software issues faced by administrative and secretarial staff at the center.
• Develop new server-based backup solutions and coordinate second- and third-level IT tasks with ITSC and the Vienna Science Cluster/VSC.
• Further develop specialized software used for patient data administration in pharma analytics and for equipment control.

Candidate profile

• Completed Matura (HTL) or an equivalent qualification in the field of IT administration.
• Hands-on experience administering networks.
• Strong knowledge of database management and optimization.
• Extensive experience operating and managing NAS servers.

Compensation

The minimum monthly gross salary for this position is EUR 3,131, paid 14 times per year, based on full-time employment. Higher pay may be possible depending on qualifications, relevant prior experience, and any additional components tied to the specific demands of the workplace.

Additional information

The university welcomes applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses and especially encourages them to apply. If you have questions, you can contact the disability representative of MedUni Vienna.

Applicants must submit a complete application package consisting of a CV, cover letter, and, where applicable, certificates and proof of the required qualifications. For regulated professions, proof of professional authorization must also be included.

The application deadline is 5 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the application form on the page; email applications are not accepted. Reference number: 754-1/25.

Benefits and offers

• Employer-supported pension contributions for retirement planning.
• Discounts and special offers from many partner companies.
• Stable, secure employment with a reliable workplace.
• Affordable and varied food options in the campus dining facilities.
• Support for work-life balance through fair task distribution, teamwork, structured working hours, and adequate recovery time.
• Childcare options to support family and career, including during school holidays.
• Flexible working time arrangements and, depending on the role and individual agreement, up to 40% telework.
• Barrier-free workplace with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Regular staff events and professional lectures on current medical topics.
• Health promotion and preventive care initiatives.
• Subsidized annual public transport passes as part of the institution’s climate-friendly mobility support.
• Very good access by public transport.
• Low-cost parking options and bicycle parking facilities.
• Ongoing internal training through a modern lifelong-learning concept.
• Access to advisory services, coaching, supervision, and mediation as needed.

Application notes

The application form requests standard personal details such as name, gender, date of birth, educational background, and professional experience. Applicants are also asked how they learned about the vacancy, and can indicate sources such as the MedUni Vienna website, job portals, personal recommendations, career fairs, newspaper ads, recruitment consultants, or other channels. Supporting documents may be uploaded in PDF or ZIP format, with a maximum total size of 20 MB.

Required uploads include a CV, cover letter, certificates/proof of professional authorization where relevant, and any other relevant documents collected into separate files as specified.

For technical questions, the contact address is bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at. Questions about the position and the application process can be directed to the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, attention Gabriele Hassan-Kani, phone +43 (0)1 40160 - 31301.