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

© Kletr / Fotolia 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:

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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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