Research Assistant (m/f/d)  (Pay Scale E 13 TV-L, up to 100%)

Research Assistant (m/f/d)
 (Pay Scale E 13 TV-L, up to 100%)

The Department of Biology/Chemistry at the University of Osnabrück is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in the field of Research Data Management to commence work at the earliest possible date.

This position is temporary limited until 29.02.2028. A prolongation is purposed.

We are hiring a bioinformatician (or a candidate with demonstrated equivalent experience) to develop concepts and tools related to research data management in biological imaging. The position is embedded in a collaborative network of universities and research institutes that are part of the NFDI4BIOIMAGE consortium. The consortium is part of the Federal and State National Research Data Infrastructure (https://www.nfdi.de/konsortien-nfdi4bioimage/). The focus of work within NFDI4BIOIMAGE is on all steps of the research data life cycle for microscopy and bioimage analysis with the goal of finding solutions for FAIR management of bioimage data, including standards for data file formats, tools for multimodal data integration, bioimage analysis workflows, and advanced training.

Task:

• Within the NFDI4BIOIMAGE project, you will be involved in the design of bioimage (meta)data in the context of Semantic Web technologiesConception and implementation of a generalized interface design for OMERO and the electronic laboratory books to be established
• Development of user-friendly tools for data representation, annotation and searching
• Synchronization with developments of participating institutes
• Documentation, presentation and publication of project results

Requirements:

• Completed academic university degree with expertise in computer science, bioinformatics, data science, or a relevant field (preferably natural or information sciences) with at least two years of experience in computational biology or bioinformatics.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java)
• Good communication skills in English

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in research data management, particularly in the area of metadata standards, especially related to biological dataExperience with general web technologies and web frameworks
• Expert handling of complex data and interdisciplinary data sets
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating system
• Knowledge of version control with Git
• Work experience in a scientific environment
• An academic way of thinking and working
• Very good presentation and communication skills
• An independent, structured approach to work and strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Experience in interdisciplinary projects

We Offer:

• Collaboration on a national and international level in the field of research data management and software development
• Creative, interdisciplinary environment
• Flexible working time models for the compatibility of private and professional life
• Sports and health offers
• Extensive further training opportunities

The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives.

Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments.

If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status.

Please submit your application with the usual supporting documentation in one single pdf file to the Dean of the School of Biology and Chemistry, University Osnabrueck (reference “NFDI4BIOIMAGE“), email: bewerb-bio@uni-osnabrueck.de to arrive by February 23, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information please contact Dr. Susanne Kunis, sukunis@uni-osnabrueck.de on Tel. 0541-969-7398.