Leibniz Institute of Surface Modification (IOM), Leipzig

The Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM) in Leipzig is seeking to fill the following position with for a limited duration of two years. A permanent position is envisaged following a positive evaluation.

The Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM) is researching new functional and precision surfaces for applications of high societal relevance and emerging technologies. One key focus of IOM is on fundamental physical and chemical processes using ions, electrons, plasmas and photons. We are part of the Leibniz Association, one of the four major non-university science organizations with 96 institutes in Germany.

We are looking for a competent, open-minded personality to strengthen our team as soon as possible. We offer you full-time (40 hours) or part-time (at least 75%) employment with a limitation of provisionally two years. A permanent employment is envisaged after a positive evaluation.

We offer you:

• An exciting role with diverse activities in an interdisciplinary working environment
• Compensation in accordance with TV-L EG 13
• Participation in the company pension scheme (VBL)
• Flexible working hours (40 hours/week or part-time with at least 30 hours/week)
• Opportunity for mobile work
• A wide range of offerings to support work-life balance
• Assistance in securing a place at a kindergarten, free parking spaces, and capital-forming benefits
• Support in setting up a third-party funded working group with a focus on research data management or software engineering as well as the opportunity for further qualification

Your tasks:

• Creating and updating a research data management concept for the IOM
• Setting up and managing research data management software
• Support and training in the field of research data management and software development
• Supporting the IOM in third-party funding activities in the field of research data management or software engineering

Our requirements:

• University degree in computer science, chemistry, physics, mathematics or engineering, completed PhD in one of the previously mentioned fields is desirable
• Expertise in research data management in chemistry or physics. Alternatively, proven expertise in software engineering.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C++, SQL)
• Experience in software development and database systems
• Good communication skills in English and German

Severely handicapped persons will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable in terms of health and skills. If you require special adjustments in your working environment for inclusive working, please do not hesitate to contact us. The IOM attaches great importance to the professional equality of women and men and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The compatibility of career and family is specifically promoted.

Please send your application documents or questions by 10.01.2026 at bewerbung(at)iom-leipzig.de with the ID: 16-2025-Data Steward in a single PDF file.

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