• BS, MS, or equivalent degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Web Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django) for backend development.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript (Vue.js, React.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js) for frontend development.
• Experience with TypeScript, CSS preprocessors (Tailwind, SASS, SCSS), and HTML.
• Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Postgres; familiarity with Kubernetes and AWS is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
• Understanding and experience with clean architecture principles.
• Great attention to detail, organizational skills, and an analytical mind.
• Interest in learning new tools, languages and workflows.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to deadlines.
• IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research.

  The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and IIASA core values.

The selected candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2024 (start date negotiable). We offer an initial fixed-term, one-year, full-time (40 hours per week) employment contract, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.

Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria.

The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the IIASA Research Software Professionals Profiles.

WE OFFER

• An international atmosphere and pleasant working environment in a historic market town surrounded by green areas.
• The possibility to contribute to environmental sciences for sustainability and global wellbeing.
• The opportunity to deepen and improve knowledge and scientific profile.
• Career development perspectives.
• An attractive salary which is exempt from income tax in Austria and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual and at least:

  EUR 53,670.00 (Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.)

IIASA salaries are

• Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
• Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

OTHER BENEFITS

• Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Relocation allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
• The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria)
• Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
• Support finding accommodation in Austria.

  Further details here.

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.