Software Developer / Data Scientist (m/f/d) for the ERC Project CARBONWEB

Firmendaten des Stellenangebotes

Firma Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Straße / Nr. Senckenberganlage 25
PLZ / Ort 60325 Frankfurt am Main

Details zur Stellenausschreibung

Bereich/Schwerpunkt Python
Vertragsart teilzeit
Management
Berufserfahrung egal
Einsatzort (PLZ/Ort) 2826 Görlitz

Stellenbeschreibung

Software Developer / Data Scientist (m/f/d) for the ERC Project CARBONWEB

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its twelve locations throughout Germany, scientists from over 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research at an international level. At the Görlitz site, the renowned Senckenberg Museum of Natural History is located in a historic town with a region that is particularly close to nature and well worth living in.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung with its head institute in Frankfurt (Main) is seeking the following person for the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Görlitz:

Software Developer / Data Scientist (m/f/d)
for the ERC Project CARBONWEB

Are you passionate about software development, data science, and cutting-edge ecological research?

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung invites you to become part of an exciting international project at the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Görlitz.

We are seeking a motivated Software Developer / Data Scientist (m/f/d) (80% of a full-time position) to support the ERC-funded project CARBONWEB, ideally starting May 1st, 2025.

About the Project

Soil food webs drive 90% of terrestrial primary production and regulate one of the largest carbon pools on Earth - yet they remain poorly understood. The CARBONWEB project aims to fill this gap by analysing soil food web dynamics and their role in global biogeochemistry. Our research integrates data from the global Soil BON monitoring network, controlled experiments, and modelling.

Your role will be pivotal in developing data infrastructure and automating data and image exchange processes. You will collaborate with international researchers, database developers of Edaphobase (https://www.edaphobase.org), and Dr. Clement Schneider (expert in invertebrate image analysis).

Your Tasks

• Develop an SQL database for project data and images
• Create an interface for direct data and image uploads (mobile or web app)
• Automate data exchange among the image annotation interface, project SQL database, and Edaphobase
• Establish automated pipelines to detect, classify, and measure soil invertebrates using existing and newly developed software
• Implement (semi-)automated data quality control procedures
• Contribute to the development of the project’s website

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent background and experience
• Strong programming skills in Python or other modern software development languages
• Experience in data management and SQL databases
• Knowledge of deep learning algorithms and image processing
• Good spoken and written English skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Additional Advantages

• Experience in mobile/web application development
• Background in scientific data processing or ecological modelling
• Good spoken and written German skills

What is awaiting you?

• An exciting, responsible and rewarding role in a world-renowned research organisation with motivated and professional peers

• Collaboration with leading scientists and software developers

• Flexible working hours and remote work options – Family-friendly working conditions (certified by "audit berufundfamilie") – Senckenberg badge with free admission to all Senckenberg museums – Company pension scheme – Annual special payment (according to TV-L) – 30 days of vacation per year

Location and Contract Details

Place of employment:Görlitz, Saxony (Germany)

Employment scope: Part-time (80% of full-time position)

Contract duration: Fixed-term for 3 years (starting ideally May 1st, 2025)

Salary: Planned salary group E 13 TV-L (in accordance with German public sector agreements)

Diversity and Inclusion

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.

You would like to apply?

Submit your application as a single PDF document, including:

• Cover letter (1 page) detailing your experience, skills, motivation and fit for this role
• CV
• Copies of academic certificates

Reference #08-25005 should be mentioned in your application.
Application deadline: April 1st, 2025
Send your application to: recruiting@senckenberg.de