Scientist with experience in cloud computing and data management

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading scientific organization in Germany seeks IT support staff to contribute to high-profile European science projects. Candidates should have a master's degree in computer science or physics, good knowledge of Open Science, and proficiency in modern programming languages. The role offers flexible hours and a family-friendly atmosphere on an international research campus.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Participation in mobile work (up to 50%)

Family-friendly atmosphere

Health management and occupational pension provision

Qualifikationen

• Completed a master's degree in computer science, physics or related subject.
• Good knowledge in research data management and enthusiasm about Open Science.
• Familiarity with modern cloud and deployment technologies is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Participate in elaborating an action plan for composability of high-level scientific data.
• Enhance reuse of data in the Photon and Neutron scientific area.
• Contribute to architecture and design of thematic European Cloud Nodes.
• Co-organise conferences and workshops, both online and in person.
• Contribute to regular reports towards project management and the EC.

Kenntnisse

Research data management

Modern programming languages (Python, TypeScript)

Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, ArgoCD)

Web technologies

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in computer science, physics, or related subject

Jobbeschreibung

Work group:

IT/RIC

Area of research:

Scientific support staff

Starting date:

14.10.2025

Job description:

DESY

The DESY group "Information Technology" (IT) is participating in a variety of high profile national and European projects, evaluating new and innovative IT technologies. One of these Projects is the "Horizon Europe" OSCARS project, where 15 prominent European scientific partners are collaborating to promote FAIR Data and Open Science across disciplines in Europe. The main objective is to exploit synergies on Open Science practices and tools between the most prominent scientific clusters in Europe, like Astronomy, Environment and Life science. Another project is "EOSC Beyond" with over 30 esteemed scientific institutions in Europe, who aim to enhance the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) by offering advanced scientific services accessible to researchers across Europe. The goal is to expand the EOSC network by integrating specialized scientific software with a flexible execution framework which will enable the use of this software in a versatile and modular manner. The ideal candidate will contribute to both OSCARS and EOSC Beyond, helping to support open science in Europe through the evolving EOSC framework.

About your role:

• You will participate in elaborating an action plan for the composability of high level scientific data and computer services
• You will enhance the reuse of data in the Photon and Neutron scientific area and beyond
• You will contribute to the overall architecture and the design of thematic European Cloud Nodes
• You will participate in regular project meetings and co-organise conferences and workshops, both online and in person
• You will contribute to regular reports towards the project management and the EC

About you:

• You have completed a master's degree in computer science, physics or related subject, or comparable knowledge
• You have good knowledge in research data management and you are enthusiastic about Open Science
• You have good knowledge of a modern programming language, such as python or typescript
• Familiarity with modern cloud and deployment technologies, such as Kubernetes and ArgoCD, is beneficial
• Previous experience in large-scale projects involving geographically dispersed teams will be an asset
• Knowledge of web technologies will be advantageous
• Previous experience with large scale photon and neutron facilities is helpful
• You have good spoken and written command of the English language

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.

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

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.

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg

Phone: [phone]

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