The Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI) in Hamburg is currently accepting applications for the following position:
IT Administrator, Programmer (m/f/d)
Employment: 100% | Salary: TV-L E11 (German public sector pay scale)
The weekly work schedule is 39 hours. Due to a long-term sick leave replacement, the position is initially limited to 2 years. The work location is Hamburg. Remote work is possible by arrangement.
The Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) in Hamburg is one of Europe’s leading media research institutes. The HBI examines media transformation and associated structural changes in public communication. By combining fundamental and applied research across media, disciplines, and methods, the Institute generates evidence-based knowledge for academia, policymakers, industry, and civil society. The Institute is distinguished by its close integration of social scientific communication research, legal research on media regulation, and, increasingly, computational methods.
What are your responsibilities?
- Work as part of a dedicated IT service team of three people
- Provide 1st- and 2nd-level user support, both on-site and remotely as needed
- Administer and further develop IT services (IT workstations, servers, cloud services, networks, event technology, IT security, data protection, compliance, and IT service processes)
- Administration and further development of the ERP system and AI infrastructure
- Design and programming of new ERP- and AI-supported functionalities, including interfaces, APIs, workflows, agent-based solutions, and automation solutions
- Analysis and resolution of system issues, as well as continuous optimization of performance, stability, security, and compliance for the systems under management
- Consulting, support, and training for employees on the use of IT services as well as ERP and AI applications
- Coordination of internal departments and management of external IT service providers
- Preparing and providing technical guidance for IT procurements
- Participating in projects and leading smaller projects in the areas of IT services, ERP, digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence
- Creating and maintaining system and application documentation
What qualifications should you have?
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a comparable qualification
- At least two years of professional experience in IT administration, as well as in the maintenance and further development of applications
- Experience administering Windows, Linux, and possibly macOS systems
- Experience with modern IT infrastructures (clients, servers, networks, cloud)
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud services such as AWS or Google Cloud
- Experience with ERP systems and AI infrastructures
- Experience in software development and automation using Python, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, MySQL, MariaDB, or comparable technologies
- Interest in IT service management, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence
- Strong service orientation, ability to work independently, teamwork skills, and a willingness to engage in continuous professional development
- Basic knowledge of data protection, information security, and AI compliance
- Very good German language skills (at least C1) and good English language skills (at least B2) in both spoken and written forms
What We Offer
- Flexible work hours with flex time and the option to work hybrid in coordination with the team
- Employment at a family-friendly institution certified through the German audit beruf-und-familie, including a parent-child office
- Secure public sector employment under the German TV-L collective agreement, including annual bonus payments
- Capital-forming benefits and supplementary occupational pension (VBLU) and capital-forming benefits
- Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (HVV-Profiticket) to support sustainable and affordable mobility
- Individual professional development opportunities
- 30 days of annual leave plus paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- A modern office at our new institute building in Hamburg-Rotherbaum with excellent public transport connection
- An underground parking garage with space for bicycle parking, including charging stations for e-bikes, as well as car parking spaces; 2 outdoor car parking spaces with an electric charging station are in the planning stages
- An open, informal culture, short decision-making processes, and flat hierarchies that encourage independent work
Application
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application, including a cover letter, your CV, and all relevant supporting documents, as separate PDF files, quoting reference number „26-27-WUB“ , to: bewerbung@leibniz-hbi.de.
The application deadline is 30 November 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact: Christoph Rambow (c.rambow@leibniz-hbi.de).
We ensure compliance with the guidelines for people with severe disabilities. We promote equal opportunity in the workplace. Applications from all individuals, regardless of gender or background, are welcome.
Data Protection
Please note that your application documents will be processed and stored for the purpose of the recruitment procedure. All personal data will be deleted after the recruitment process has been completed.