Biologist as Scientific Head (m/f/d)- Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganism[...]

Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH; Braunschweig; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading scientific research institute in Braunschweig seeks a Scientific Lead for the SILVA Database. The role involves guiding development, adapting services for microbial ecology research, and ensuring alignment with international taxonomies. Candidates should have a Ph.D., experience in rRNA topics, and strong publication skills. This full-time position offers an interdisciplinary environment and flexibility for work-life balance.

Leistungen

Interdisciplinary working environment

Opportunities for further education and training

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field required.
• Experience in rRNA related topics essential.
• Fluency in English; German knowledge beneficial.
• Proven ability in writing scientific publications.

Aufgaben

• Adapt the SILVA service portfolio to research needs.
• Develop and curate the SILVA taxonomy.
• Design workshops and connect with expert communities.
• Engage in publications and scientific cooperation.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Motivation

Team spirit

Accuracy and quality-orientation

Ausbildung

Ph.D. degree in biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH, Braunschweig offers the position for a Scientific Lead SILVA Database (m/f/d). The position has a salary level according to TV-L 14 and is initially limited to 2 years with the perspective to become a permanent position. The position is offered as full time (39.8 hours per week).

SILVA is a renowned database that provides comprehensive quality checked ribosomal RNA reference sequence data and accompanying tools. The datasets are used by thousands of researchers worldwide as a basis for their research and publications have been cited over 44,000 times in total.

As the scientific lead of the SILVA database, you will be responsible to guide the development of this scientific resource to align data and services with the scientific user needs. As the responsible scientist, you will ensure that SILVA serves as a solid basis for disciplines such as microbial ecology and diversity research in general. Taxonomically, related resources like LPSN, GTDB and RDP have to be aligned. Together with the technical lead and the DSMZ team of biologists and software developers you will improve the existing structure and develop new features.

Responsibilities

• Adapting the SILVA service portfolio to needs in microbial ecology and diversity research
• Development and curation of the SILVA taxonomy with respect to international developments
• Designing workshops and connecting with the expert communities
• Publications & Scientific cooperation

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field
• Experience in rRNA related topics
• Accuracy and quality-orientation
• Intrinsic motivation and team-spirit
• Fluent in English / knowledge in German is beneficial
• Proven ability in writing scientific publications
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel

Benefits

• An interdisciplinary working environment with frequent exchange of experience
• Participation in building a research data infrastructure
• Motivated colleagues and a pleasant working atmosphere in a scientific area
• Further development and support of scientific data services at the DSMZ
• Plenty of room for creativity & challenging topics
• Opportunities for further education and training
• An employer certified according to audit berufundfamilie®, therefore flexible possibilities to combine work and family life.

This position can be located in Bremen or Braunschweig, and is not suitable for fully remote work.