Research Associate - Data Management and Software Development

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Jülich; On-site; EUR 50,220 - 61,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Flexible working time models

Support for international employees

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading research center in Germany seeks a Research Associate for Data Management and Software Development. You will develop tools for data integration and management, collaborating closely with scientists in plant sciences. A Master’s or PhD in data science or bioinformatics is required, along with strong skills in software development and data management practices. The position offers a flexible work schedule and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development for front-end and back-end solutions.
• Profound knowledge and experience with data management topics.
• Knowledge in ontology development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop (meta)data extraction tools from electronic lab notebooks.
• Create tools for data transformation and integration.
• Collaborate with domain scientists to align tools with workflows.

Skills

Data management

Software development

Bioinformatics

Excellent English skills

Knowledge of German

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in data science or bioinformatics

Tools

Electronic Lab Notebooks

Data Management Plan Generator

Ontology Curation Tools

Job description

Research Associate - Data Management and Software Development

Data is the new resource of the 21st century, and its availability seems boundless. If you`re passionate about contributing to the establishment of a crucial segment in the data relationship life cycle for plant science, we invite you to join the Omics-/Database-based Bioinformatics division (IBG-4) at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences at Forschungszentrum Jülich. IBG-4, led by Prof. Dr. Usadel, specializes in data integration, classical bioinformatics, data science, and machine learning. The offered position will focus on the ELN-RO project, which has the aim to establish seamless interoperability between Electronic Lab Notebooks and Research Object-Crates (https://helmholtz-metadaten.de/de/inf-projects/elnro ). This will be achieved by creating a standardized metadata mapping framework and developing tools that enable continuous and efficient recording and exchange of research data and metadata, ultimately enhancing data management, sharing, and reproducibility in the chemical and life sciences. Are you interested?

Your Job

• You will work on the development of (meta)data extraction tools from electronic lab notebooks
• You will create tools for data transformation and integration from electronic lab notebooks to standardized data containers (e.g., RO-Crates)
• You will be involved in the maintenance of other tools from the field of research data management (e.g., Data Management Plan Generator, Ontology Curation Tools)
• You will collaborate closely with domain scientists to ensure that the developed tools and models align with real-world scientific workflows in plant sciences and chemistry, and demonstrate their application in concrete scientific use cases
• You will present the scientific results at project meetings and international conferences and publish them in scientific journals

Your Profile

• Master’s Degree or PhD in data science or bioinformatics with strong experience in software development for front-end and back-end solutions and research data management
• Profound knowledge and experience with data management topics such as Electronic Lab Notebooks, ontologies, data containers, FAIR data, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in ontology development / controlled vocabularies as well as data curation is advantageous
• Structured and analytical thinking as well as a systematic, careful working method
• Willingness to complement and collaborate with existing research units at the research center
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
• Working knowledge of German is a plus

Our Offer

• Interdisciplinary data science and applied bioinformatics in a highly productive research project
• CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation (depending on the chosen working time model) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s)
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years but with the prospect of extension

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality