ICT-System-Engineer — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Role overview
Department of Chemistry
Start of employment as soon as possible or upon agreement, permanent employment
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Zurich consists of more than 20 research groups and comprises approximately 300 employees and students who are actively engaged in research and teaching in the fields of life sciences, energy research, and other chemistry areas.
- Department of Chemistry
- Start of employment as soon as possible or upon agreement, permanent employment
- Your responsibilities
- Administration, maintenance, and 1st and 2nd-level support for the local, institute-specific IT infrastructure, such as servers and workstations running Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
- Education in computer science (at least at the level of an EFZ computer science apprenticeship, specializing in platform development) A degree in computer science from a vocational college is an asset
- Several years of experience as a systems engineer is desired
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Administration, maintenance, and 1st and 2nd-level support for the local, institute-specific IT infrastructure, such as servers and workstations running Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
- Setting up, monitoring, and ensuring data backups for servers, laboratory and instrument PCs, and selected workstation systems
- User support for software solutions used at the institute
- Providing support and guidance to users on how to use IT tools and on IT security issues
- Participation in and coordination of small IT projects in collaboration with the Central IT Department
- Automating and simplifying routine support tasks
Key requirements
- Education in computer science (at least at the level of an EFZ computer science apprenticeship, specializing in platform development) A degree in computer science from a vocational college is an asset
- Several years of experience as a systems engineer is desired
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux systems (client and server)
- The ability, interest, and commitment to familiarize yourself with the specific needs of individual research groups and users
- Enjoyment of direct contact with users, as well as a strong customer and service orientation A structured, solution-oriented, and independent work ethic A responsible, communicative, and team-oriented person
- Excellent written and spoken English skills (at least C1), German is a big plus What we offer
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html. Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution Healthcare
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Application process
- Partnering with research groups on scientific IT topics such as cloud-based infrastructure, AI-assisted research workflows, and, potentially, support for computational chemistry applications
- Beyond day-to-day 1st- and 2nd-level support, we see real potential for this role to grow: for a motivated person with the right technical curiosity, there is scope to streamline routine support through smarter workflows, and to become a bridge between IT and research, from cloud infrastructure to exploring how AI tools can support daily scientific work and the department's broader digital chemistry ambitions.
Additional details
- Education in computer science (at least at the level of an EFZ computer science apprenticeship, specializing in platform development) A degree in computer science from a vocational college is an asset
- Enjoyment of direct contact with users, as well as a strong customer and service orientation A structured, solution-oriented, and independent work ethic A responsible, communicative, and team-oriented person
- Excellent written and spoken English skills (at least C1), German is a big plus
- Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and Development
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Conditions of Employment Policies of the UZH
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Education in computer science (at least at the level of an EFZ computer science apprenticeship, specializing in platform development)
- A degree in computer science from a vocational college is an asset
- Enjoyment of direct contact with users, as well as a strong customer and service orientation
- A structured, solution-oriented, and independent work ethic
- A responsible, communicative, and team-oriented person
- What we offer
- Work-Life Balance
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
- Learning and Development
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 79'000 - 134'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
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