Data Architect (f/m/x) in part-time with 50%

FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure is one of the leading provider of scientific information and services and a member of the Leibniz Association. Our core task is the professional support of science and industry with research and patent information as well as the development of innovative information infrastructures, e.g. with a focus on research data management, knowledge graphs and digital platforms. For this purpose, we conduct in-house research, cooperate with renowned universities and research associations and maintain an international network. FIZ Karlsruhe is a GmbH (a limited liability company) with a non-profit character and one of the largest non-university institutions of its kind in Germany.

Job Description:
This position is part of the MaRDI project on research data infrastructures for mathematics. MaRDI is part of the German Research Data Infrastructure initiative (NFDI programme). The main focus is on standardization of mathematical research data and software. This includes:

• Representation of MaRDI in international standardization bodies
• Development and implementation of standards for mathematical data
• Collection of requirements from cooperation partners
• Alignment of mathematical standards with standards from other disciplines

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields
• Experience in managing data sets and designing knowledge bases
• Experience in project management
• Experience in professional software development required
• Contributions to Open Source Software desirable
• Experience with MediaWiki framework desirable
• Experience with data standardization bodies
• Proven record in working with relational and semi-structured data, i.e., XML, JSON in large-scale applications
• Experience with Linked open data, i.e., SPARQL, graph databases (optional)
• Awareness of code quality, good knowledge of coding best practices
• Very good ability to work in a team

We offer you the opportunity to play a creative role in a highly dynamic scientific and technical environment and to support and advance our innovative projects and developments in the best possible way. You will find with us interesting and multifaceted tasks and performance-oriented career and professional development opportunities. With our working time models and the support of mobile working, we allow a high degree of flexibility in the arrangement of work schedules, considering the individual family and operational work situation (life-work balance). FIZ Karlsruhe understands itself as a family-friendly institution, with equal opportunities being an integral part of our daily life. Since October 2016, we have been certified by the audit berufundfamilie (www.fiz-karlsruhe.de/jobs-karriere.html).

Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector (TVöD). The employment contract is initially limited to two years, but our aim is a long-term cooperation. Applications from severely handicapped persons will be considered with preference, provided they are equally qualified. Information on data protection for employment advertisements can be found here.

How to apply:  

Excellent candidates are invited to apply with:      

• detailed curriculum vitae
• copies of degree certificates/transcripts
• a statement of interest/letter of motivation covering your motivation for applying to this position
• links to open source repositories (e.g, GitHub) you contributed to (optional)

For questions, please contact Dr. Olaf Teschke (olaf.teschke@fiz-karlsruhe.de).

Please send your complete application documents by e-mail, quoting the reference number 33/2021, to:

FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
Human Resources
Mr. Rainer Kurz
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
E-Mail: bewerbung@fiz-karlsruhe.de