Research Associate as Scientific software developer & consultant for data science applications

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable remuneration

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management

Educational leave

30 days vacation per annum

Job summary

University of Hamburg's Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) seeks a Research Associate as Scientific software developer and consultant for data science applications. Start: 01.01.2027; fixed until 31.12.2028. Full-time, suitable for part-time.

You will consult scientists, analyze requirements, plan and maintain data science software, and develop data-driven systems from analytics to multimodal transformer models, with strong DevOps and cloud infrastructure focus. English and German required.

Qualifications

• University degree with substantial data analytics and/or software development
• Experience with Python and data-driven software
• Knowledge of databases and data engineering
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Jupyter Notebooks, Docker and PostgreSQL
• Extensive DevOps, MLOps and cloud infrastructure knowledge
• Proficiency in English and German

Responsibilities

• Consult scientists about data science possibilities and implementations for research
• Requirements analysis with prospective users across fields
• Plan, implement and maintain data science software
• Develop data-driven systems from analytics to multimodal transformer models
• Create user-friendly interfaces aligned to user needs
• Evaluate and recommend state-of-the-art technologies for models and infrastructure
• Perform DevOps tasks within application development
• Collaborate across disciplines on application development

Skills

Python

Databases

Data Engineering

Search infrastructure

Elasticsearch

Jupyter Notebooks

Docker

PostgreSQL

DevOps

MLOps

Cloud Infrastructure

English & German

Education

University degree in a data analytics/software development field

Tools

Elasticsearch

Jupyter Notebooks

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

Research Associate as Scientific software developer & consultant for data science applications § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

InstitutionHub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS)

Start date01.01.2027, fixed until 31.12.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time

The Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) is a competence unit for research and forms the core element for the central support of digitalization and digital transformation in research at the University of Hamburg.

Your responsibilities

Duties primarily include research. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

• consulting for scientists of all faculties about possibilities and implementations of data science and general digital solutions for research
• requirements analysis with the prospective users (researchers of all fields)
• planning, implementation and maintenance of data science software
• development of all kinds of data-driven systems, all the way from advanced data analytics to multimodal transformer models
• creation of user-friendly interfaces tied to expertise and needs of the users
• analysis and recommendation of state-of-the-art technologies for both models and infrastructure
• evaluation and quality assurance of the applications
• DevOps tasks within the scope of application development
• analysis and recommendation of state-of-the-art technologies for both models and infrastructure
• evaluation and quality assurance of the applications
• work at the interdisciplinary intersection within the scope of application development

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field with a high share of data analytics and/or software development, esp. computer science, data science or information systems.

• programming knowledge (preferably in Python)
• Databases and Data Engineering
• infrastructure for search
• experience with one or more of the following:
  • Machine Learning (esp. transformer models)
  • RAG and multi agent infrastructures
  • Knowledge-based systems
  • Data visualization
  • Frontend development
• interest in interdisciplinary research on digitalization challenges
• interest and expertise in interdisciplinary research
• knowledge about Elasticsearch, Jupyter Notebooks, Docker and PostgreSQL is mandatory
• extensive knowledge about DevOps, MLOps and Cloud Infrastructure is mandatory
• proficiency in English as well as German is required

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Notice regarding the background check under Section34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements ( background check and data protection information ).