Information Specialist with Focus on IC & AI (80%)
- 23 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Muttenz
About the job
Flexibility, freedom to shape, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work
Information Specialist with Focus on IC & AI (80%)
Campus Muttenz Library
Your tasks:
You can expect a varied and responsible role in a committed library team. You actively shape the further development of our services and support researchers, students and staff of FHNW in the areas of information competence, artificial intelligence and library use. Your tasks include in particular:
- Co-coordination of information competence (IC) for the FHNW library across all locations as well as collaboration with the information competence working group
- Support for IC offerings at Campus Muttenz for the resident universities and conducting library introductions
- Evaluation of trends and development of (new) scientific library services
- Provision of services in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) for lecturers and students, e.g. workshops and consultations
- Planning and implementation of internal AI training for library staff
- Participation in specialist groups as well as maintenance of internal and external networks
- Consultation on complex research enquiries
- Participation in user services at the information desk
Your profile:
You are a committed, service-oriented and innovative personality with a passion for imparting knowledge. You enjoy working in a team, keep an overview even in a dynamic environment and are interested in new developments in the library and higher education sector. You bring with you:
- Completed studies in library and information science or equivalent training or experience
- Several years of professional experience in a scientific library
- Experience in imparting information competence in various settings
- Sound knowledge in the AI field
- Interest in current developments in the scientific community
- Very good German and English skills
- Independent, structured working style as well as strong communication skills and service orientation
The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.
