Research Software Engineer (f/m/x)

The Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities (ACDH), a research institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research institution, is seeking a

Research Software Engineer (f/m/x)

You will join an internationally networked team, pursuing research at the intersection between information and communication technology and humanities studies. Your work will be focused on the development and project-specific adaption of APIS, the software framework behind PFP – Prosopographical Research Platform Austria, an infrastructure to aggregate, visualise, publish, and analyse prosopographic data which is being developed at the research unit Digital Humanities Research and Infrastructure. Besides contributing to the development of PFP, you will use the APIS stack to develop semantically rich knowledge bases for research projects.

Your Tasks

• development of the APIS software framework (Python / Django)
• setup and customization of project-specific instances of APIS
• development of (semi)automated data processing pipelines
• data enrichment using linked open data resources
• deployment and of web applications (GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes)
• writing documentation and implementing automated tests for the developed applications

Your Profile

• experienced Python / Django developer
• knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• knowledge of Semantic Web Technologies, ideally in DH context (RDF, SPARQL, CIDOC CRM etc.)
• acquaintance with modern software development environments (issue management, git, CI/CD)
• team player with independent working style and passion for open source and open data

Our Offer

• an inclusive work environment in a diverse team in the heart of Vienna
• an open communication / open-door policy
• fascinating work with cultural heritage data in collaborative research settings
• an environment that allows to develop your skills and encourages to contribute your ideas and initiatives
• flexible and family-friendly working hours

The initial annual gross salary is € 52.787,70 (for 100% employment) in accordance with the collective agreement for employees of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Based on your experience and academic degree, a higher salary is negotiable. Employment will start in May 2026 at the earliest and will initially last one year with the option of converting it into a permanent contract. Deadline 15.04.2026.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.