Research Developer (Fullstack)(m/w/x)

Stellenbeschreibung **Kennziffer 1848** To strengthen our team in the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, we are looking for a Research Developer (Fullstack) **Part-time (19.92 hours per week 50%)** Fixed- term (until February 28, 2027)** **in paygroup E 10 TV-L** at the earliest possible date. The Chair of Business Administration, in particular Information Management (B\*IMA) focuses on the management of information as a central resource for value creation in the 21st century. Our mission is to advance research in this critical area and equip lifelong learners with the skills to thrive in a digital society. To support this mission, we are currently looking for a Research Developer to join our collaborative team and contribute to bringing our research ideas to life through innovative solutions. ## Your tasks * You will be involved in innovative research projects of the chair's research group and support the projects with your technical expertise. * You will develop mockups, prototypes, and demonstrators (e.g., web applications) in close coordination with the scientific staff of the chair and integrate generative AI in the coding process. * You will handle the Linux system administration of the virtual machines for research projects and student projects and set up necessary network configurations. * You will provide support in setting up survey studies (e.g., LimeSurvey) and help with online experiments and user studies. * You will support setting up appropriate learning data analytics tools of the chair and prepare regular reports for this purpose. * You will maintain the chair's website in the content management system (Imperia) of the FernUniversität. * You will administer the chair's collaboration platforms (SharePoint/Teams), identify opportunities for setting up new workflows, and ensure the implementation of the data security concept. * You will design and evaluate software and hardware concepts for the chair's research. ## Your profile * You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a similar field, or you have completed vocational training as an IT specialist specializing in application development. * You have very good knowledge of at least one programming language and the willingness to familiarize yourself deeply with web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS/PHP) and analytical tools (Python/R). * You are experienced with common operating systems (Windows/Linux) and network configuration. * You have versatile technical skills with strengths in both front-end topics (user interface design) and back-end topics (application logic and databases). * You approach problems in a structured way and demonstrate logical and analytical thinking. * You are committed to continuously developing your skills and have a fundamental interest in business informatics research. * You communicate confidently in English and are willing to learn and improve your German language skills. * You are a team player who enjoys working reliably and independently. ## Our offer * An interesting position with competitive compensation based on the collective agreement and additional pension benefits through the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL). * Flexible remote work options with the possibility to work from any location as part of our virtual team, subject to supervisor approval. * Comprehensive professional development opportunities and access to training programs. * Extensive health promotion initiatives to support your wellbeing. * A forward-thinking work environment equipped with modern technical infrastructure and your own office. * A scenic green campus with convenient parking facilities and excellent public transportation access. * On-site dining options including our canteen and Fernuni-Café offering diverse, nutritious meal choices. **We are committed to equal opportunities:** The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to gender equality and equal opportunities. Accordingly, this position is open to all genders (f/m/d). In accordance with the NRW State Equal Opportunities Act, applications from women will be given preferential consideration. This does not affect the rights of individuals with severe disabilities or those with equal status, who will also be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.