Scientist - SILVA (m/f/d)- Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zell[...]

Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading scientific research institute in Germany is seeking a Scientific Lead for the SILVA Database. This full-time role involves guiding the development of a critical scientific resource in microbial ecology and related fields. Responsibilities include adapting service portfolios, developing taxonomies, and engaging with expert communities. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in biology or a related field and have experience in rRNA topics. The position offers opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and further education within a supportive environment.

Leistungen

Interdisciplinary working environment

Flexible work-life balance

Opportunities for further education and training

Support for scientific data services

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in biology or related field is required.
• Experience with rRNA-related topics is essential.
• Must demonstrate accuracy and quality orientation.
• Team spirit and intrinsic motivation are important.
• Fluency in English is a must; knowledge of German is a plus.
• Proven ability to write scientific publications is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Adapt SILVA service portfolio to microbial ecology needs.
• Develop and curate the SILVA taxonomy.
• Design workshops and connect with expert communities.
• Engage in publications and scientific cooperation.

Kenntnisse

Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field

Experience in rRNA related topics

Fluency in English

Accuracy and quality-orientation

Intrinsic motivation and team spirit

Writing scientific publications

Knowledge of German

Ausbildung

Ph.D. degree in biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig offers the position for a Scientific Lead SILVA Database (m/f/d).

The position has a salary level according to TV‑L 14 and is initially limited to 2 years with the perspective to become a permanent position. It is offered as full time (39.8 hours per week).

SILVA is a renowned database that provides comprehensive quality‑checked ribosomal RNA reference sequence data and accompanying tools. The datasets are used by thousands of researchers worldwide and have been cited over 44,000 times in total.

As the scientific lead of the SILVA database, you will be responsible for guiding the development of this scientific resource to align data and services with user needs. You will ensure that SILVA serves as a solid basis for disciplines such as microbial ecology and diversity research, align related resources like LPSN, GTDB and RDP, and improve the existing structure in collaboration with the technical lead and the DSMZ team of biologists and software developers.

Your Responsibilities

• Adapting the SILVA service portfolio to needs in microbial ecology and diversity research
• Development and curation of the SILVA taxonomy with respect to international developments
• Designing workshops and connecting with the expert communities
• Publications and scientific cooperation

Your profile

• Ph.D. degree in biology or a related field
• Experience in rRNA related topics
• Accuracy and quality‑orientation
• Intrinsic motivation and team spirit
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German is beneficial
• Proven ability in writing scientific publications
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel

We offer

• An interdisciplinary working environment with frequent exchange of experience
• Participation in building a research data infrastructure
• Motivated colleagues and a pleasant working atmosphere in a scientific area
• Further development and support of scientific data services at the DSMZ
• Plenty of room for creativity & challenging topics
• Opportunities for further education and training
• An employer certified according to audit berufundfamilie®, providing flexible possibilities to combine work and family life