Scientific Researcher for the MorphoSphere project

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German research organization is seeking a candidate for an IT role focused on developing a data management architecture for large-scale scientific data. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires expertise in scientific data analysis, programming, and software engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a Masters or PhD in a relevant field, alongside strong analytical and teamwork skills. Remuneration follows public sector regulations, ensuring a supportive work environment with flexible hours.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly atmosphere

Training and development opportunities

Financial supplement for public transport

Qualifikationen

• Practical experience with scientific data analyses and relevant tools.
• Knowledge in scientific federated computing environments.
• First experience with HPC / code optimisation is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Development and testing of a research platform for large-scale analysis.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Publication and presentation of research results.

Kenntnisse

Scientific data analysis

Python programming

Research software engineering

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree (Masters or PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Tools

HPC

Git

Containers

Jobbeschreibung

Work group:

IT

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

28.11.2025

Job description:

DESY

MorphoSphere develops a powerful data management architecture for a distributed, smart and interactive Storage & Analysis Repository of Digitized Morphology as a pilot project for integrative data platforms within the triangle of the data generating (photon, neutron or ion) user facilities (PNI facilities), large scale data facilities (LSDF), high-performance computing (HPC) systems and specific scientific communities. It aims to optimize not only management of data transfer, processing and storage but also computational analysis, visualization and public availability, thereby significantly promoting scientific output. Together with project partner and stakeholders from a larger collaboration, the successful candidate will develop a sustainable management of distributed large-scale scientific data in a storage/data lake. Moreover an interface between computing resources and distributed data storage needs to be created. In the context of this position an efficient data organization and reduction for fast and transparent access to the underlying compressed data including data processing pipeline has to be enabled.

About your role:

• Development and testing of an innovative and federated research platform for large-scale analysis of distributed data sets of imaging research data from Photon Science facilities
• Efficiency and performance measurements as well as optimisation within the context of a prototype/demonstrator
• Contribution to the development of concepts for energy efficient job and data distribution on local and centre overarching computing environments
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Publication and presentation of research results

About you:

• Successfully completed university degree (masters and/or PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related field
• Practical experience with scientific data analyses and the relevant tools
• Knowledge in scientific federated computing environments
• Practical experience in Python or any modern programming language
• Experience with research software engineering practices (git, unit testing, containers)
• First experience with HPC / code optimisation is desirable
• Experience with experimental research methods for universe and matter is a plus
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Autonomous working methods and abilities to conceptualise software related research work
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and software projects

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job‑sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family‑friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland‑Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal: Applynow.

DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part‑time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen‑Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg Phone: [phone]‑3392

This research centre is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.