About the opportunity
The Digital University of North Rhine-Westphalia (DH.NRW) is a cooperative effort between 41 universities and the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to shape digital transformation. The DH.NRW office, located at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, serves as a service partner for committees and cooperative projects, facilitating modern processes in research, study, teaching, and administration through a cross-university digital infrastructure.
Salary and benefits
- Salary according to Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L (upon fulfillment of personal and tariff requirements).
- 30 days of annual leave.
- Paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
- Annual special payment.
- Company pension scheme.
- Extensive continuing education and training opportunities.
- Diverse sports offering with approximately 100 sports and a university-owned gym.
- Discounts for bicycle rental systems and bicycle purchases.
- Opportunities for location-flexible work (mobile work and telecommuting).
Who can apply?
- Completed scientific university degree, preferably in the IT field.
- Extensive experience in IT infrastructure planning (e.g., networks, server infrastructures, cloud).
- Knowledge of relevant technologies such as containerization, server virtualization, AI infrastructures, and storage systems.
- Experience in the conception and procurement of IT infrastructures.
- Strong communication skills for presenting complex IT topics to specialists and executives.
- Experience in handling and moderating committees and working groups, ideally within a university context.
- Resilience, flexibility, and ability to work in a team.
- Ideally, experience in applying for or evaluating large-scale equipment grants.
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Tabular CV
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Apply by September 20, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply via the official online application portal.
- Include the reference number (ANR) 5985 in the application.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- IT professionals with extensive experience in infrastructure planning, such as cloud and server virtualization.
- Candidates with a background in university-level committee work or digital transformation projects.
- Individuals seeking a permanent, full-time role with strong public sector benefits.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires high-level communication skills to bridge the gap between technical specialists and executive leadership.
- Applicants must be comfortable with the complexities of procurement and large-scale grant management.
- The position is based in Bochum, though it offers location-flexible work options.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for an IT expert to influence digital infrastructure across a network of universities. It fits those looking to leverage their technical expertise in a strategic, policy-shaping role within the public sector.
Our take
Experienced IT infrastructure specialists with a knack for committee work and digital strategy should apply; those who prefer purely technical, hands-on coding roles without administrative or policy responsibilities may find it less suitable.
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