Head of the IOER Research Data Center (f/m/d)

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Environmental science
Computer science
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development e.V. (IOER) invites
applications for the following position, initially limited to 3 years in accordance with
WissZeitVG with the prospect and intention of permanent employment, to be filled as soon as
possible:

Head of the IOER Research Data Center (f/m/d)
TV-L E 15, 100 % (40 hours per week)

The IOER is a non-university research institution and a member of the Leibniz Association.
We research the characteristics, dynamics and governance of spatial sustainability
transformations and their possible acceleration in the context of the global human-ecological
crisis.

Sustainable land use and spatial structure are of particular importance here. Requirements
for regenerative energy production, biodiversity promotion, economical and circular use of
resources and climate resilience are increasingly coming into conflict with each other in
limited spaces. In order to answer the associated questions, small-scale data is required for
research purposes and to support decision-making in various contexts.

The IOER has been operating a research data center (IOER-FDZ) since 2023 and offers
cross-scale and cross-departmental, high-resolution object and spatial data, indicators,
models, simulations and tools to support sustainability transformations in neighbourhoods,
cities and regions. Information on land use, settlements, buildings and ecosystems is
available. These products are aimed at various users in research, politics and administration,
business and civil society, their spatial decision-making processes and, in particular, planning
practice at all levels.

The IOER RDC is part of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) and the European
Open Science Cloud (EOSC). The holder of the advertised position will take over the
management of the IOER RDC as well as the management of the RDC infrastructure group,
which is assigned to the research area "Spatial Information and Modeling". He/she will lead
an interdisciplinary team of geospatial data scientists, (geo)computer scientists and
sustainability scientists at the interface to all research areas at the IOER.

Job-specific background:

Knowledge of data infrastructures and their integration into the NFDI and EOSC is required
for the management of the IOER RDC. If possible, this includes practical experience in the
FAIR-compliant development and expansion of data infrastructures, in spatial database
management, in data governance and the establishment of user and linked data services.
Competencies in the fields of data literacy, spatial data science, GeoAI, machine learning and
explorative geovisualization are desirable. The position requires a goal-oriented, committed
and imaginative leader to lead an interdisciplinary team.

Expected skills and competencies:

▪ Very good university degree (Master's, Diploma) and a doctorate, e.g. in computer
science/geoinformatics or another relevant scientific discipline, especially in the field of
spatial information, modeling or research data infrastructures
▪ Knowledge of the development of data infrastructures and research data centers
▪ Experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, managing employees and organizing
collaborative IT projects is desirable
▪ Willingness to publish scientific papers and to acquire and manage own research
projects
▪ Strong social skills and ability to work in a team
▪ Independent, structured, creative work and high motivation
▪ German and English language skills (CEFR level C1 or higher).
We actively support researchers through qualification and career development measures,
including continuous mentoring, as well as further training opportunities.

We offer you:
▪ Collaboration in a leading research institute of the Leibniz Association,
▪ motivating working environment and support for scientific development,
▪ flat hierarchies and opportunities for participation,
▪ Openness and trusting cooperation,
▪ vibrant social culture and diversity,
▪ Family justice and flexible working time models,
▪ Equal opportunities (multiple Total-E-Quality certified),
▪ Sustainability management,
▪ Job ticket
▪ additional protection through a company pension scheme (VBL).
The place of work is hybrid: Dresden and home office within the framework of company
agreements.

The IOER promotes the professional equality of women and men as well as diversity and is
particularly committed to the compatibility of family and professional life. Women are
expressly encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled people are
welcome.

Please send us your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates,
references, important qualifications and three references with contact details) under the
keyword "IÖR-FDZ Leitung" in the form of a single PDF file by
April 30, 2024 by e-mail to [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Computer science » Modelling toolsEnvironmental science » Natural resources management

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.ioer.de/karriere/stellenangebote

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER)

Country

Germany

State/Province

Saxony

City

Dresden

Postal Code

01217

Street

Weberplatz 1

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Dresden

Website

https://www.ioer.de

Street

Weberplatz 1

Postal Code

01217

STATUS: EXPIRED