Research Data Infrastructure Expert (f/m/d)

Heidelberg University is a comprehensive university with a strong focus on research and an international standards. With around 30,000 students and 8,400 employees, including numerous top researchers, it is a globally respected institution that also has outstanding economic significance for the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.

Heidelberg University is part of the NFDI4BIOIMAGE, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). For the implementation of the planned NFDI4BIOIMAGE measures, the following position is to be filled as of the next possible date, limited to five years:

Research Data Infrastructure Expert (f/m/d)

Your tasks:

• Development and implementation of NFDI4BIOIMAGE measures such as FAIR image object solutions, proof of concepts and use cases
• Analysis and testing of available software solutions
• Exchange and collaboration with relevant central operating units and core facilities of the university and the NFDI4BIOIMAGE consortium
• Exchange with national and international stakeholders on research data management
• Consultation of scientists on the implementation of FAIR research data management
• Analysis of external requirements
• If applicable, preparation of grant proposals for funding research data management

Your profile:

• Experience in data management
• Experience with databases and handling large amounts of data
• Knowledge in software programming
• Experience in project management
• Master's degree, preferably in scientific computing, computer science, mathematics, physics or biology/biotechnology
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of flexibility in working on a variety of tasks

We offer:

• A challenging, versatile range of tasks
• A well-connected working environment that provides exciting insights into many areas of the university
• Flexible working conditions
• Attractive opportunities for advanced education to encourage personal and professional development
• Support for the mobility of our employees through a job ticket

The remuneration is based on Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L. In principal can be filled in part-time. We look forward to receiving your application. Please send the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, references, etc.) as a PDF file via e-mail to Dr. Andrea Leibfried: andrea.leibfried@bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de by 20.06.2023. Please address any queries to Dr. Leibfried. Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.