Software Developer / Scientist – Research Data Management for FAIRagro

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 51,369 - 74,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

Flexible working models

Health & well-being programs

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Support for international employees

Job summary

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is seeking a Software Developer / Scientist for the Research Data Management team. You will contribute to sustainable plant usage by developing algorithms and managing research data, focusing on bioeconomy.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in web development, and excellent English communication skills. The position offers a varied and meaningful role in an international team with generous benefits, including 30 vacation days and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in computer science, bioinformatics, or equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience in user-oriented web development projects.
• Good knowledge of database design and applications.
• Experience with domain data from agricultural and/or plant sciences is advantageous.
• Excellent team spirit, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent English language skills (C1 level or higher); knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement central search services within the research data infrastructures.
• Develop an inventory service providing a searchable overview of infrastructures.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research data management topics.
• Present scientific results at meetings and publish in high-ranking journals.

Skills

User-oriented web development

Database design

Team spirit

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Knowledge of German

Education

University degree in computer science or bioinformatics

Job description

Software Developer / Scientist – Research Data Management for FAIRagro

Do you want to contribute to sustainable plant usage through your work? Then you're in the right place at the Department of Bioinformatics (IBG-4) at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences. Professor Usadel's team develops methods and algorithms to achieve a fundamental understanding of high-dimensional data and processes in bioeconomy, with a focus on data analysis, research data management, and data integration.

Your Job

• You will implement central search services within the research data infrastructures developed by FAIRagro
• You will be involved in the development of an inventory service that provides a searchable overview of all available infrastructures and repositories integrated into FAIRagro
• You will work closely with colleagues dealing with research data management topics
• You will present the scientific results at project meetings and international conferences and publish them in high-ranking scientific journals

Your Profile

• Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in computer science, bioinformatics, or equivalent qualification
• Practical experience in user-oriented web development projects
• Good knowledge of database design and database applications
• Experience with domain data from agricultural and/or plant sciences is advantageous
• Excellent team spirit, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent English language skills in both written and spoken form (at least C1 level according to the CEFR: https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level
• Knowledge of German is a plus

Our Benefits for You

• Meaningful tasks: The position offers a varied and diverse role in an international environment
• 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
• Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
• Flexibility: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• Health & well-being: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
• 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
• Successful start: It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide
• Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 10-11 or 13 depending on your qualifications of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on BMI website. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download
• Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
• Fixed-term: The position is limited to 1,5 years
• Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• Career Center: You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities

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.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

Place of Employment: Jülich

Start Date: To the next possible date

Working Hours: 39 Hours / Week

Salary: Pay group 10 11 or 13 TVöD-Bund

Application Deadline: The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled.