Earth system science data manager (f/m/x)

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The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

Earth system science data manager (f/m/x)

The job

Within the research unit Smart Models/​Monitoring we are looking for a data manager/​scientific programmer (f/m/x) to support the departments CER, RS and CHS in their day-to-day scientific activities related to the handling of large spatio-temporal datasets from observations, remote sensing and model simulations. The position is originally for 3 years but can be extended.

Your tasks

• Support the departments CER, RS, and CHS by building a flexible data archive and management system for spatio-temporal datasets such as remotely sensed data, climate and impact model simultations, reanalysis and gridded observation-based data
• Downloading, regridding, reprojecting and regularly updating relevant datasets
• Possible gap filling of datasets
• Interactive visualization of metadata and available datasets for easy access for researchers

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• First class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high quality of life and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• MSc or PhD in Earth system science, remote sensing, environmental modelling or related fields
• Excellent data handling skills with large spatiotemporal data
• Experience with high performance computing (HPC)
• Excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, R, Julia, bash, cdo, etc.)
• Experience with different data formats such as netCDF, geoTIFF, hdf, zarr
• Open-minded, proactive
• Experience with a scientific work environment

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Place of work:
Leipzig, mobile working possible up to 3 days/week

Working time:
100% (39 hours/week)

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment

Contract limitations:
limited contract / 36 months

Salary:
Remuneration according to the TVöD public sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public sector social security benefits

Application deadline:
19.06.2025

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:

jakob.zscheischler@ufz.de 
jian.peng@ufz.de

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

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Helmholtz-Zentrum für
Umweltforschung GmbH – UFZ
Permoserstraße 15
04318 Leipzig, Germany

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