Software Developer / Scientist - Research Data Management for FAIRagro

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Jülich, Germany
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
€20,800.0 - €22,880.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Database Applications Database Design Web Development Information Technology

Job description

  • 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

Requirements

Do you have experience in Web development?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * 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

Benefits & conditions

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

  • 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 the 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

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