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CESSDA is hiring a Technical Officer
Mon 15 Sep 2025

The Technical Officer assists the Head of IT in building, maintaining, and documenting the IT infrastructure that supports the tools and services provided by the European Research Infrastructure. The officer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, resolving technical issues, and providing technical assistance to staff.

Job title Technical Officer
Contract Three years with the possibility of a permanent contract
Hours Full-time (37,5 hours per week)
Responsible to Head of IT
Job location CESSDA ERIC Bergen, Norway
Working language English
Information https://www.cessda.eu/

By fulfilling this role, the Technical Officer will contribute to the effective functioning of the organisation's technical capabilities and help achieve the objectives of the European Research Infrastructure. He/she will also ensure connectivity to existing standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and engage with service providers.

Read the full job description here

Important information about the hiring process: 

To apply, please send the following materials in a single PDF (max 10MB) to cessda@cessda.eu:

o Cover letter (max 1 page) answering:
▪ Why CESSDA specifically, not just any IT role?
▪ Describe a technical problem you solved and your approach.
▪ What technology are you currently learning on your own time?

o Two reference letters OR names and contact information of two referees.

o Detailed CV in English, including specific technologies used.

o Link to GitHub/portfolio OR description of 2-3 technical projects.

The vacancy is open until filled.

 

For general information, please contact:

● Nina Bakanova, Executive Assistant, nina.bakanova@cessda.eu,
phone: +47 401 00 964.

For information on the post and requirements, please contact:

● Alen Vodopijevec, Head of IT, alen.vodopijevec@cessda.eu

● Bonnie Wolff-Boenisch, Director of CESSDA ERIC, bonnie.wolff-boenisch@cessda.eu