Data Manager (m/f/d) (#VWDM02)

Institute of Molecular Biology; Mainz; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research institute in Mainz is seeking a motivated data manager to oversee data governance processes. You will educate staff on research data management and manage the institute's data sharing platform. Qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience with big data. The role offers a stimulating international environment and flexible working options. The position is a parental leave cover, targeting a start date of March 2026.

Leistungen

Salary according to EG 13 TV-L

Favourable pension scheme

Advanced training opportunities

Job ticket

Flexible working hours

Home office or hybrid options

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in relevant field, possibly with PhD.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Experience in working with big data, data management, and repositories.
• Excellent English skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee data governance processes and guidelines.
• Educate staff on data management best practices.
• Administer the research data sharing platform (FAIRDOM-SEEK).
• Quality control datasets for submission.

Kenntnisse

Data management

Communication skills

Team spirit

Experience with big data

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, computational biology, biological science, computer science

Jobbeschreibung

IMB (www.imb.de) is a research institute on the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany. It is generously funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation and the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate. Our research focuses on epigenetics, DNA repair, developmental biology and ageing and ranges from the molecular level to organismic, systems and computational approaches. Researchers at IMB are supported by strong core facilities that offer state‑of‑the‑art services. For a parental leave cover we are looking for a motivated data manager. Candidates with previous experience in research data management are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position

The purpose of this position is to oversee the existing data governance processes, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance with policy and/or regulatory obligations. In addition, the data manager is responsible for educating IMB staff in good practices for research data management and administrating IMB’s research data sharing platform (FAIRDOM‑SEEK) for sharing relevant research data generated within IMB and its different research initiatives.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help researchers meet the data management guidelines of the institute, DFG, and EU
• Quality‑control datasets and prepare data and metadata for submission to repositories
• Administration of IMB’s research data sharing platform (FAIRDOM‑SEEK)
• Handle data access requests and manage all necessary legal processes
• Educate staff in good practices for research data management and integrity

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in bioinformatics, computational biology, biological science, computer science, or other fields, possibly with a PhD degree
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Experience in working with big data, data management, and data repositories
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Why join us?

We offer a stimulating, diverse and international research environment with a pleasant working atmosphere and informal culture. The institute is modern, well equipped and centrally located with good public transport links and parking.

Our offer

• Salary according to EG 13 TV‑Land favourable pension scheme
• Advanced training opportunities
• Employee events
• Job ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work part‑time
• Home office or hybrid working possibilities

What else you need to know

• Starting Date: 1 March 2026 or sooner
• Duration: The position is a parental leave cover, initially available for one year.
• Application Deadline: 05 January 2026
• International applicants: We will assist you through the visa process and also with your application for a residence/work permit after your arrival in Mainz.

Declaration of Consent and Data Protection

By sending us your application, you are consenting to us saving your personal data in order to carry out the selection process. You can find more information on data protection and retention periods at https://www.imb.de/jobs/data-protection.

Have we sparked your interest?

To apply, please upload your application containing your cover letter, CV, certificates and contact information of at least two professional references to our application form. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us by email hr(at)imb-mainz.de, quoting Ref. No. #VWDM02. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Björn Kruspig. IMB is an equal opportunity employer.