Computer Scientist / IT Specialist in Research Data Management (f/m/d) in Stuttgart

Energy Jobline ZR; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Germany invites applications for a Computer Scientist / IT Specialist in Research Data Management. The role focuses on developing IT infrastructure and enhancing research data management systems. Open to those with a university degree in computer science and significant IT experience. This position offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours and extensive professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile work options

Training and professional development

Qualifikationen

• At least three years of practical experience in complex IT infrastructures.
• Experience with automated installation/configuration tools.
• Excellent command of German and English.

Aufgaben

• Development and enhancement of research data management.
• Management and migration of large data volumes.
• Planning and operation of IT infrastructure for research data management.

Kenntnisse

Networking knowledge

Linux skills

Communication skills

Project documentation

Experience with virtualization

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

VMware

Web services

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The University is seeking, starting January 1, 2026, a Computer Scientist / IT Specialist in Research Data Management (f/m/d) on a fixed‑term contract until December 31, 2032, with the possibility of subsequent tenure, up to pay grade E13 TV‑L, 100 % employment – job sharing possible.

The Cluster of Excellence 3099 “GreenRobust” (http://www.greenrobust.de) investigates robustness mechanisms of various plant species at all levels of biological organization in response to biotic and climatic disturbances. Within the cluster, research teams from the Universities of Tübingen, Hohenheim, and Heidelberg will collaborate. Large volumes of biological data will be generated, whose storage and analysis will be ensured through a modern research data management system.

YOUR TASKS

• Development and enhancement of research data management for the Cluster of Excellence.
• Establishment and maintenance of repositories, databases, and storage systems for short‑term (“hot storage”) and long‑term archiving of research data in collaboration with IT colleagues from the GreenRobust Cluster and the computing centres at partner universities.
• Management and migration of large data volumes.
• Development and implementation of interfaces and workflow pipelines for data analysis in collaboration with the researchers of the GreenRobust Cluster.
• Contribution to software development for integrated data storage and analysis within the research data management framework.
• Planning, implementation, and operation of IT infrastructure for research data management: user and client management under Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Installation/administration of hardware servers and virtual machines (mainly Linux).
• Setup and operation of web services (e.g., under Docker), database systems, and file servers, including ensuring server backups.
• Development and monitoring of IT security concepts and implementation of data protection and compliance requirements.
• Development of information systems and meta‑search tools integrating distributed data sources to provide researchers with unified access.
• Ensuring quality and standardisation, contributing to metadata standards and interoperability concepts.
• Active participation in consortia such as the NFDI and fostering cooperation with other research data centres to promote international exchange.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed university degree in computer science (e.g., Informatics, Data Science, Bioinformatics) or a related discipline, or in the natural sciences.
• At least three years of practical experience in planning, building, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures.
• Profound networking knowledge (security, VLAN, routing, switching, firewall) and strong Linux skills; confident use of Windows and macOS.
• Experience with virtual environments and containers (VMware, Docker) as well as automated installation/configuration tools.
• Solid knowledge of web services, server administration, and large storage systems.
• Experience in project/network documentation, as well as incident and problem management.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, teamwork, and independence.
• Excellent command of written and spoken German and English.

WE OFFER

• Top 10 most attractive employers in the region.
• A dynamic and innovative working environment on a green, compact campus.
• Secure employment and excellent work‑life balance.
• Flexible working hours and mobile work options.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities, with modern HR and organisational development.
• JobTicket & JobBike programmes, cafeteria, health promotion & university sports.

The University of Hohenheim is committed to equal opportunities and . We value your skills, abilities, and strengths regardless of , , , or . Applications from women are explicitly encouraged. Persons with disabilities or equivalent status are also particularly invited to apply and will be given preference in cases of equal qualification.

We look forward to receiving your application, including the usual documents (CV, certificates, motivation letter, etc.), which should be submitted by November 7, 2025, via our online portal (Link).
For further information, please contact the Co‑ of the Cluster of Excellence GreenRobust, Prof. Dr. Karl Schmid, e‑mail: [e-mail], Tel. [phone].

Universität Hohenheim - Zert
www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/english

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