Position: Research Software Engineer for Information and Data Science

Department: Medical Image Computing

Code number: 2023-0331

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

The DKFZ is member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organization, which develops­ solutions and technologies for the world of tomorrow.

In the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Framework, we implement a digitalization strategy for an enormous amount of high-quality research data created by the members of the Associaton. Modern technological methods such as artificial intelligence and machine learning enable data-based medical research. In translational medicine, this allows more precise individual treatments than ever before. Without the necessary context information (metadata), however, much research data cannot be found, interpreted, or reused.

The Helmholtz Association has recognized metadata as essential for high-quality research data and promotes the development and establishment of new concepts and technologies through ­the Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration Platform (HMC). HMC aims to enrich complex and heterogeneous research data in the various phases of their creation with metadata to maintain­ and improve their value for research. The Helmholtz Federated IT Services (HIFIS) Platform offers all kinds of digital services, including a consultation service for researchers to support their software development challenges and help them bringing research into action.

In a joint position, you work for both platforms, bringing forward custom cross-domain and cross-center solutions for data and metadata handling. You build up expertise to consult Helmholtz researchers on their software and data challenges and to participate in their research.

 

Job description:

  • You support and advise life sciences researchers in metadata management and in the implementation of FAIR principles.
  • You advise on and contribute to domain-specific vocabularies, ontologies, and metadata schemes, and work on respective standards, guidelines, and tools for metadata management.
  • You prepare position papers and publications.
  • You actively and independently communicate and coordinate with national and international consortia, platforms and networks and help building interest groups and communities.
  • You consult and support the design and implementation of research software projects across all disciplines.
  • You participate in the specification and implementation of Helmholtz-wide software services.

Requirements:

  • Completed university degree in computer science, data science, or a comparable field
  • Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, Java or Bash accompanied by experience in SQL and Non-SQL databases as well as in in cloud technologies like Docker or Kubernetes
  • Experience in analyzing complex data structures
  • Practical experience in data or research data management, especially in handling medical and health-related data would be beneficial
  • Good command of oral and written English, German would be advantageous

To apply, please submit a cover letter stating your motivation for this position and a curriculum vitae. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

We offer:

  • Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
  • Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
  • Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room, advisory services caring for elderly relatives
  • Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
  • Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
  • Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Important notice:

The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Earliest Possible Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration: The position is limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application Deadline: 10.10.2023

Contact:

Dr. Marco Nolden
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-2325

Please note that we do not accept applications submitted via email.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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