- Work in close collaboration with project leaders and programmers to design and implement innovative and engaging UI and UX concepts and web-interfaces for web-based applications such as websites, web-based platforms, and mobile apps.
- Contribute to joint development of user and design requirements and user-centric process flows with the project teams.
- Prototype with wireframes and mock-ups and guide the design process from conception to ready-to-implement design together with project leaders and the development team.
- Develop and design web applications based on agreed designs and wireframes/mock-ups in close collaboration with back-end programmers.
- Devise and carry out usability tests for selected projects, as well as devise mockups and click dummies for presentations, tests, and project feedback cycles.
- Apply existing branding guidelines to new products and/or design graphic elements and visual elements (incl. color schemes, icons, infographics, simple data visualizations) to be used in our products.
- In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.
- Completed academic qualification in the field of design, web design, front-end development or other relevant area and/or several years of demonstrated professional experience as a UI/UX designer for web applications, preferably in the research area.
- Proven UI and visual design abilities, which can be demonstrated through a portfolio of relevant work examples.
- Very good knowledge of relevant design tools and UX software such as Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, Balsamiq, Framer.js, etc. and always on the outlook for new, cutting-edge methods and tools for User Centred Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture.
- Solid understanding in relevant technologies and software requirements: HTML5, CSS(3), JavaScript.
- Good knowledge of UI frameworks and experience with front-end technologies, such as Bootstrap, Material, Tailwind, js, NextJs, Leaflet.Js, etc,.
- Practical experience and great understanding of responsive and mobile design.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Ability to unpick complex user journeys and simplify them with strong designs and interfaces.
- Full fluency in English with strong text editing skills; a good working-level of German is beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
- Excellent organizational and priority setting skills, and the ability to respond to deadlines in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in close cooperation with others and maintain professional and productive relationships with staff from diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
- Experience with GIS and mapping frameworks.
- Knowledge of object-oriented software development.
- Exempt from income tax in Austria.
- Negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual.
- Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.
- Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
- Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).
- Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
- A generous annual leave entitlement.
- Moving and settlement allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
- Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
- Support finding accommodation in Austria.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for and fit to the position
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (please include any URLs to your online portfolio or other relevant work examples).
- The names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of two work-related reference givers.
Company
Location
Laxenburg - Austria
Job type
Full-Time
JavaScript Job Details
UI/UX designer and developer (part-time)
NOVEL DATA ECOSYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY (NODES) RESEARCH GROUP
The NODES Research Group, part of the IIASA Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Program is offering an opportunity for a UI/UX designer and developer who will work under the direct supervision of the research group leader. The successful candidate will support the design and realization of state-of-the-art web applications and platforms to showcase R&D activities and implement digital products and services for large-scale research and innovation projects.
background
background
The NODES research group develops tools for citizen and data science combined with Earth observations to monitor, analyze, and foster sustainable development and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To realize this vision, NODES exploits novel data ecosystems in which several actors interact via digital infrastructure, analytics, and applications to produce, analyze, exchange, and use data and information. The group aims to have impact in the field of citizen science by building trust and engagement of the wider public in science, with citizens becoming an important part of the scientific process and by increasing the overall acceptance of scientific outcomes.
The role
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the team and support the design and realization of state-of-the-art web applications and platforms to showcase R&D activities and implement digital products and services for large-scale research and innovation projects. Primary responsibilities include the UI/UX design, building and maintenance of several project-related websites and platforms as well as support in the design of mobile applications. The successful candidate will initially work primarily on the FRAMEwork and the Geo-Wiki projects.
FRAMEwork enables research and empowerment initiatives for farmers and local communities across Europe to tackle biodiversity loss. NoDES leads the Citizen Observatory and Information Hub work package, which aims to establish an in-situ, citizen-based biodiversity observatory around Farmer Clusters as well as an online Information Hub. The Information Hub is an open access online platform to support FRAMEwork networks and facilitate the sharing of activities, information, data, resources and tools across farmers, scientists, policy makers, and citizens.
The Geo-Wiki (geo-wiki.org) provides anyone with the means to engage in monitoring of the earth's surface by classifying satellite, drone or ground-level imagery. Data can be input via desktop or mobile devices, with campaigns and games used to incentivize input. These innovative techniques have been used to successfully integrate citizen-derived data sources with expert and authoritative data to address pressing policy-related questions (e.g., European environmental policy, SDG indicators and more).
main tasks and responsibilities
main tasks and responsibilities
skills and requirements
skills and requirements
Desirable:
appointment terms
appointment terms
The successful candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2023 (start date negotiable). We offer an initial fixed-term, part-time (70% equivalent to 28 hours per week) employment contract for one year, with the possibility for extension thereafter. Eligible applicants wishing to work full-time (40 hours per week) will also be considered.
Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (up to 100 days per year home office working within Austria possible).
The successful candidate will be hired in accordance with their corresponding profile in the IIASA Research Software Professional Profiles.
we offer
A gross annual, part-time salary of minimum
EUR 31,730 (for 28 hours per week) based on a full-time salary of EUR 45,328.00.
The advertised salary is:
In addition
Further details here.
About IIASA
IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our Core Values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.
Further Information
Further Information
For further information about this opportunity, please conta
Gerid Hager, Research Project Lead, NODES Research Group
For general information, please contact: [email protected]
Applications
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:
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