Vacancy No. 347/2025

Digital Catalyst (f/m/d)

At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), we’re building a one-of-a-kind learning and innovation ecosystem designed to spark creativity and action. This is a place to explore new ideas, prototype concepts, test, and grow together.

Our vision:
A house full of projects – from hands-on, project-based courses to student-led initiatives and industry collaborations. On 4,600 m², we are creating space for project work, events, and a makerspace equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, and metalworking tools. In the digital realm, we are developing VR training programs, virtual meeting spaces, and AI tools.

Job description

You will take responsibility for the entire digital landscape of KIT nova – from strategic planning and digital offerings to ensuring efficient digital operations.

Your tasks:

  • drive the organizational development in the digital realm and implement new digital initiatives
  • act as the main point of contact for all digital-related topics within the team and towards KIT
  • develop and manage digital solutions for projects, such as AI tools, chatbots, cloud credits, and avatar-based virtual spaces
  • oversee digital hardware offerings such as VR/AR headsets, high-performance computers, and virtually-controlled robot arms
  • integrate prototyping and manufacturing machines from our makerspace into digital workflows
  • ensure smooth digital operations, including compliance with digital standards
  • design and manage digital infrastructures such as computers, databases, and the website
  • create a high-performing digital ecosystem for the team – with the right tools, presentation technology, and devices
Personal qualification

You bring strong digital expertise, initiative, and enthusiasm for innovative digital technologies.

You have:

  • a completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
  • solid experience in developing and managing digital systems in the following areas:
    • at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PHP), ideally full stack
    • confident handling of Windows and Linux systems
    • experience with database architectures, data management, API integration, and server infrastructure
    • proven experience with digital tools / AI tools (e.g., Docker, Git, cloud platforms, LLM environments, RAG)
    • desirable: VR/AR technologies, Unreal, Unity
  • willingness to take full responsibility for KIT nova’s digital domain and proactively develop it further
  • commitment to continuous learning and adopting new digital tools and methods
  • agile mindset and flexibility
  • passion for working in an academic context, especially supporting student projects and developing innovative solutions
  • fluent English skills, spoken and written
Organizational unit

Bereich III - Maschinenbau und Elektrotechnik

Starting date

asap

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Contract duration

3 years

Application up to

20.01.2026

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Herr Moritz Mußgnug, phone +49 721 608- 47710, email: moritz.mussgnug@kit.edu.
Further information about KIT nova can be found at: https://www.kit-nova.de/

Application

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 347/2025 .
Personnel Support is provided by 

Ms Gemeinder
phone: +49 721 608-25011,
Personalservice (PSE)

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.
Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

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