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Form der ArbeitScientific staff (f/m/d) in research data management in TRR341
Regional Computing Center (RRZK)
The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Germany, offering a wide range of subjects. With its six faculties and its interfaculty centres, it offers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and internationally outstanding profile areas, supported by the administration with its services.
The Regional Computing Center (RRZK) is a central institution of the University of Cologne, which as a service and competence center, strives for technical and scientific cooperation on a state, federal as well as international level. Cologne Competence Center for Research Data Management (C3RDM, http://fdm.uni-koeln.de) is a central operating unit of the University of Cologne under the direction of the three partner institutions the Division 7 Research Management, the City and University Library, and the RRZK. The position is within the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center TRR341 „Plant Ecological Genetics“. TRR341 is a new collaborative research center of the Universities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bochum, Marburg and the MPI. In a joint and interdisciplinary approach, the genetic basis of plant responses to global environmental change is investigated.
YOUR TASKS
- Design, development and maintenance of a research data management environment for the TRR341 project in cooperation with C3RDM
- Advice, support and training of the members of the research center regarding the correct handling of research data
- Organizing and conducting workshops in the context of the TRR341 project
- Active participation in events and committees on research data management
- Publication and presentation of research results in work- stores, journals, etc.
YOUR PROFILE
- Completed university studies (doctorate preferred, at least diploma or master‘s degree) in (bio)informatics, natural sciences, or a related field
- Practical experience in setting up and operating IT systems in a professional environment
- Preferably experience with Docker, Kubernetes and full-stack installation
- Experience with technologies in the research data management environment, e.g. storage systems or data repositories
- Preferably knowledge of metadata standards, data organization
- Strong interest in research data management and open science
- Excellent communication skills, especially in the scientific and interdisciplinary context
- Fluent written and spoken English
WE OFFER YOU
- A diverse and fair working environment
- Support in reconciling work and family life
- Flexible working time models
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees
- Opportunity for remote work
The position is available from 01.01.2023 on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). Upon agreement it can also be filled on a part-time basis to facilitate the work-family balance. It is initially limited until 30.06.2026. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.
Please apply online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de with proof of the sought qualifications. The reference number is Wiss2210-12. The deadline is 01.11.2022. If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Holz (+49 221 470 89551, holz@uni-koeln.de).
