Hans Roes, Director Information Resources and Multimedia at the International University Bremen, sent me the following Web 2.0 job opening (emphasis below is mine).

Academic Technology Engineer

"The mission of the Information Resources and Multimedia department is to offer facilities and services in support of teaching, learning and research that meet the high ambitions of IUB. Under a new leadership, a new strategy has been developed that addresses innovations in both the real and the virtual environment. The recently built Campus Center will become the preferred place for students and faculty to meet, work and learn. Digital library and multimedia services will be developed that are closely integrated with learning, teaching and research processes.

Tasks

• Together with the systems librarian, innovate search and retrieve experiences for users.


• Setting up and maintaining the system for the IUB institutional repository.


• Integration of library and multimedia systems with other major campus systems, providing services closely linked to teaching, learning and research.


• Promote to and support students and faculty in the use of tools for collaborative work, e.g. blogs and wikis.


• Contribute to the development of the overall IUB website.


• Backup for the systems librarian.

Background, training and skills

• Higher education in computer and / or information science.


• 3 – 4 years work experience in a complex and innovative environment.


• Versatile with UNIX and PC operating systems. Proven programming skills in several modern languages, like Perl, Python, Ruby.


• Expertise in web technology: LAMP, XML, CSS, template engines.
• Basic knowledge of LDAP, portal technology, and identity management.


• Ability to work under pressure in an intercultural, demanding environment.


• Geek and team player, wild about web 2.0, willing to learn and share.


• Fluency in English, fluency in German an asset."