System Administrator

**Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology**:
**Predictive Brain (Faculty of Psychology) and Cognitive Neurobiology (Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology)**

In order to fill a **permanent position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date**, we are looking for a

**System Administrator (M/F/x)**:
We are seeking a committed and service-oriented System Administrator to support two vibrant and growing neuroscience research departments at Ruhr University Bochum: The Predictive Brain (Faculty of Psychology) and Cognitive Neurobiology (Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology). Both groups conduct cutting-edge experimental research on perception and cognition with an interdisciplinary focus, strong international collaborations, and substantial third-party funding. We offer a collaborative, appreciative, and international working environment where your initiative and creativity are highly valued.

As a system administrator you will play a central role in building and maintaining the IT infrastructure that powers our scientific work, helping shape the technological backbone of two new, dynamic labs.

**Scope**:

- full-time

**Duration**:

- permanent,

**Start**:

- at the earliest possible date
- 2025-09-07

**Your tasks**:
**You will support both departments in all aspects of IT infrastructure, including**:

- Setup and administration of a Linux-based server infrastructure for data analysis, research data storage, and FAIR-compliant data sharing
- Management of Active Directory-based IT systems (clients, servers, network components, mobile devices, and experimental equipment)
- Ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance IT operations, including data protection, fail-safety, and system interoperability
- Procurement and installation of hardware and software to support research and teaching needs
- First-level support and user consulting, especially for international researchers
- Diagnosing and solving hardware, software, and network issues across systems
- Co-development of IT strategy in collaboration with the departments, with focus areas such as: Peripheral systems (PCs/laptops) / Server and virtualization/container systems / Backup and archiving / Network technologies (VPN, firewalls, etc.)

**Your profile**:
**Technical Qualifications (Essential)**:

- Completed IT training (e.g., Fachinformatiker*in Systemintegration) or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience with Active Directory and Microsoft domain services (GPO, PowerShell, etc.)
- Solid understanding of: Server, storage, and network infrastructure / Virtualization or container environments (e.g., Docker, Proxmox) / Database, license, and print server administration / Network services: DNS, DHCP, VPN, WLAN, firewalls / System scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)

**Desirable Skills**:

- Familiarity with MacOS environments
- Experience with client/content management systems
- Exposure to cloud computing environments (e.g., Azure, AWS)
- Knowledge of service management principles (e.g., ITIL)

**Soft Skills**:

- High level of initiative, independent work, and reliability / Enthusiasm for working in a scientific, international environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills / A **service-oriented mindset** and ability to translate technical language for users

**Language Requirements**:

- Very good command of **English** (spoken and written)
- Good knowledge of **German** (minimum B2 level or willingness to reach it soon)

**We offer**:

- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- A varied sports program with around 100 sport disciplines and the university's own gym
- Discounts for bike rental systems and bike purchases
- 30 days paid vacation/year
- Paid time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Annual one-off special payment
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working hours and the option for partial remote work
- A position at one of the largest universities in Germany, with excellent infrastructure
- Qualified onboarding and mentorship
- A highly appreciative team culture, close collaboration, and room to grow

**Further information**:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E10 TV-L.

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

**Contact persons for further information**:
Prof. Dr. Caspar M. Schwiedrzik +49 234 32 15220