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IT / Software positions at University of Tübingen

2 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Research software engineering and IT positions in academia are growing as computational methods become central to modern research. Roles range from scientific programmers and data engineers to research software engineers and HPC specialists. These positions are typically well-paid relative to other academic roles and offer the chance to work on cutting-edge problems without the publish-or-perish pressure.

•Growing field: research software engineering recognised as a career path
•Languages: Python, R, C++, Julia common; web stacks for platforms
•Often permanent or long-term contracts at core facilities
•Competitive salaries, especially in Switzerland and Germany

University of Tübingen · Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Hector-Institut für Empirische Bildungsforschung

IT / Software

Software Developer for Moodle and Digital Research Infrastructure (w/m/d, E13 TV-L, 75-100%)

At the Hector Institute for Empirical Education Research at the University of Tübingen, a position in software development is to be filled in the Hector Children's Academies program at the earliest possible time: Software Developer for Moodle and Digital Research Infrastructure (w/m/d, E 13 TV-L, 75-100%, fixed-term until 31.07.2030) Do you want to develop technical solutions that support educational offerings and research? With us, you will maintain and further develop an existing Moodle platform as well as the associated infrastructure. In doing so, you work closely with the scientific team and external…

🇩🇪 Tübingen75-100%TV-L E13

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University of Tübingen · Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS

IT / Software

Data Scientist (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%)

The Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS invites applications for a Data Scientist (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%) to join the Cluster’s Research Data Management Unit. The position is expected to start on January 1st, 2027, and is limited until the end of the current Cluster funding period (December 31st, 2032). In the HUMAN ORIGINS Cluster of Excellence more than two dozen PIs and their teams engage in interdisciplinary research into the last five million years of human history, combining scientific, archaeological and humanities approaches. The Cluster’s Research Data Management Unit is responsible…

🇩🇪 Tübingen100%TV-L E13

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Frequently asked questions

What is a research software engineer?+

A research software engineer (RSE) develops software for research purposes — building tools, pipelines, simulations and platforms that enable scientific work. RSE is increasingly recognised as a career path distinct from both academia and industry software engineering, with dedicated positions at universities and research centres.

How do academic IT salaries compare to industry?+

Academic IT/software positions typically pay less than equivalent industry roles, but they offer advantages: interesting problems, flexible hours, job security (many are permanent), conference travel, and the ability to publish. In Switzerland and Germany, the gap is narrower than in other countries.