Scientific Staff (f/m/x) in the field of IT System Architecture and Data management

University of Cologne; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution in Germany is seeking a Scientific Staff member specializing in IT System Architecture and Data management. The role involves research into data management techniques, the development and optimization of data processing workflows, and teaching. Ideal candidates will have programming experience, a degree in computer science, and strong communication skills in both German and English. Flexible working models and a diverse environment are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working time models

Advanced training opportunities

Occupational health management offers

Support for work-life balance

Qualifikationen

• University degree with professional experience in a related field.
• Strong interest in astrophysics or data science/analysis.
• Experience with network or server infrastructures preferred.

Aufgaben

• Research novel techniques for managing large astrophysical data.
• Assist project members in the usage of technologies.
• Teach courses and supervise students.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

Linux-Shell

git

HPC-system administration

Database management

Workflow management

German communication

English communication

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Postgres

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Cologne Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 16 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Scientific Staff (f/m/x) in the field of IT System Architecture and Data management

IT Center University of Cologne (ITCC)

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Coloniamake us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities inscience, technology, and administration.

The IT Center University of Cologne (ITCC), as a central facility ofthe University, provides support to all members of the academiccommunity and also participates in dedicated research projects, likethe CRC1601. In this project, the ITCC assists the consortium membersin research-data management (RDM), for instance by testingand setting up systems and platforms for organizing, sharing, andanalyzing data. The CCAT Data Center at the ITCC will process andmanage the data produced by the Fred Young Submm Telescope,which is currently under construction in Chile. This telescope willgenerate approx. 10 petabytes of raw data in the first five years ofoperation starting in 2026. The successful candidate is expected tosupport both of these initiatives as an integral member of the existingteams at the Department of Research Infrastructure Services(RIS at ITCC) and at the Institute of Physics I (PH1).

• IT architecture: Research into novel techniques for managingand processing large amounts of astrophysical data, incl. workflowmanagement systems, data processing pipelines, cloud technologies, high-performance computing Infrastructure and Systems Management: Testing, installation,configuration and maintenance of project-specific hardwareand software, incl. on the HPC-system
• Astronomical Data Science: Further development and optimizationof the software and workflows used for the processingof astronomical data
• Security and Data Management: Design and implementationof backup and transfer strategies, as well as IT securitybest-practices and data governance
• User Support and Communication: Assist the project andconsortium members in the usage of different technologies.Participate in project and consortium activities, as well as inpublications, oral presentations, and grant applications
• Education (2h/week): Teaching a course in accordance with theteaching obligations for academic staff as well as the developmentof innovative tools for training and education and the daily supervision of Bachelor‘s and Master‘s students and guest scientists.Providing support in lectures or in connection with thelaboratory activities of the Department of Physics programme.
• University degree (BSc with at least three years of professionalexperience or MSc) in computer science, or a related disciplinewith several years of professional experience
• Experience in programming (Python, Linux-Shell, git) and Linuxsystem administration
• Several years of professional experience with network or serverinfrastructures. HPC-system administration and optimization arean advantage.
• Strong interest or experience with workflow management tools(e.g. nextflow, snakemake, pegasus, reana, or others)
• Strong interest or experience with container technologies (e.g.docker, kubernertes, podman, apptainer), and databases (e.g.sqlalchemy, redis, postgres)
• Team-oriented personality. Experience in consulting is anadvantage.
• Very good communications skills in German and English
• Experience in the research area of astronomy/astrophysicsor data science/analysis is an advantage
• Ability to lead and execute complex IT projects, i.e. conveyingtechnical concepts and partnering with scientists to developsolutions

We seek a proactive, resourceful colleague with a hands-on attitudeto problem-solving.

WE OFFER

• Exciting position at the interface between research and IT
• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models
• Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity.Women will be considered preferentially in accordance withthe Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz– LGG NRW). We also expressly welcomeapplications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender,nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexualorientation and identity.

The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83hours per week). The term of the contract initially extends until 30June 2027. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirementsand personal qualifications, the salary is based on remunerationgroup 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications withouta photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.The reference number is Wiss2509-07. The application deadline is16 October 2025.

For further inquiries, please contact Monica Valencia-Schneider([e-mail] ) or Christof Buchbender ([e-mail] ) and take a look at our FAQs .