Bioinformatician as Software Developer (m/f/d)

Über diesen Job

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Shaping change: this is what drives us at Forschungszentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helmholtz Association with some 7,600 employees, we conduct interdisciplinary research into a digitalized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a sustainable economy. We focus on the natural, life, and engineering sciences in the fields of information, energy, and bioeconomy. We combine this with expertise in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence using unique scientific infrastructures.

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.

Join our team

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Software Developer / Scientist - Research Data Management for FAIRagro

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• 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

• Completed university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) 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

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change!

• **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.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e. g. in terms of age, gender, disability, personal 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.