Zürich
System Engineer for DSpace (m/f/d)
- 14 October 2026
- 80%
- Temporary
About the job
System Engineer for DSpace (m/f/d)
The ETH Library promotes knowledge, supports research and teaching, and as a trusted institution makes the world of yesterday, today and tomorrow more comprehensible. Due to a sickness-related absence, we are looking for immediate support for the Data Science & Research Support team, initially limited until 30 June 2027, for a System Engineer for DSpace 80% (m/f/d).
Job Description
In this role, you will work in a well-established, active team that provides archives and research institutions of one of the world’s most renowned universities with a wide range of services.
Your area of responsibility lies in a dynamic environment with a motivating working atmosphere: You will help build a new instance of the Research Collection – the repository for publications and research data of ETH Zurich – within the team.
Your field of expertise is varied and includes the following tasks:
- Collaboration in containerising the components of DSpace
- Collaboration in developing the images with the deployed DSpace fork
Profile
- Experience in server administration of DSpace or
- Proven know-how in operation and administration of Angular and Tomcat applications under Linux
Additionally, we would be pleased if you bring experience in the following areas:
- Container environments
- PostgreSQL
- Solr
- Apache web server
We offer
- Your profession with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society
- You can look forward to numerous benefits , such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare as well as attractive pension benefits
Diversity and sustainability are important to us
In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.Curious? So are we.
If you enjoy collaborating with a variety of experts in an excellent university environment, we look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- CV
Further information about the ETH Library can be found on our website . For further enquiries, please contact Sven Koesling, Head of Data Science & Research Support, Tel. 044 632 02 65, sven.koesling@library.ethz.ch (no application documents).
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For personnel recruitment agencies, the Terms and Conditions of ETH Zurich apply.