Data Science Officer / Research Data Manager (m/f/d)

For climate and environmental protection, we develop the future technologies of the energy transition from the initial idea to series production! You will work in one of the largest independent institutes in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in Germany.

State-of-the-art scientific practice, especially with project partners at different locations, requires professional research data management. To support our scientific departments in handling, maintaining and analysing scientific data according to the current gold standards of good scientific practice, we are looking for a

Your tasks

evelopment and maintenance of research data management (RDM) based on NFDI
setting up servers and databases, managing backups
administration of hardware and software, mostly on Linux servers, in close coordination with our IT department
identifying and addressing cross-departmental synergy effects in data storage and processing
developing and conducting internal training courses for FDM and databases as well as a communication strategy for research data management
collaboration with external service providers on partial solutions for FDM and integration into the overall strategy
network maintenance for constant coordination with RDM activities at the universities and in state and federal initiatives

Main building of the ZBT – The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center, with entrance area and glass façade

We expect

awareness for data sensitivity, security, integrity and accessibility issues
independent and solution-oriented way of working, creativity in the development of individual software solutions
structured work methods, in particular ongoing documentation and communication of implementations
you enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams with scientists and technical staff
ability to disseminate knowledge and guide student assistants
sound software development knowledge and programming skills, e.g. in Python
experience in setting up and operating professional IT systems, particularly Linux servers
good communication skills, especially in a scientific and interdisciplinary context, as well as good written and spoken English; German is an advantage

Your profile

degree in computer science, natural sciences or engineering or a comparable qualification
own research experience and doctorate degree is an advantage
basic knowledge and understanding of the quality, scope and structure of research data at a technical institute
experience in handling data of different types
experience in setting up and operating professional IT systems, particularly Linux
experience with DevOps, i.e. technologies in the field of research data management, e.g. databases, container technologies, optimization tools, VCS (git), CICD pipelines
knowledge of metadata standards, data organization, storage, databases (MongoDB)

A group of scientists discussing publications on hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolysis

We offer

the opportunity to work on exciting scientific research topics in the field of hydrogen technologies for a successful energy transition- active participation, creative freedom and the opportunity to take on responsibility from day one
attractive remuneration based on the TV-L including a company pension scheme after the probationary period
an attractive workplace with good transport links right next to the university
various part-time models, flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely some days per week

The position can be filled full-time or part-time.

The position is initially limited to 2 years. If both parties are satisfied, further employment is possible.