As Scientific Data Infrastructure Interoperability Coordinator, you will join an interdisciplinary team working at the interface of software engineering, data infrastructure, IT security, and international standards. You will drive conceptual and technical alignment between GHGA and partner infrastructures, and lead the development of new technical concepts with a strong focus on secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions.
Your Tasks
* Coordinate interactions between technical working groups across GHGA and partner projects (genomDE, NAKO, GDI, etc.)
* Support the development and operation of secure processing environments (SPEs / TREs) for sensitive research data
* Coordinate and contribute to the development of tools for data exploration, access, and analysis
* Facilitate stakeholder interactions and ensure technical alignment across teams and institutions
* Contribute to the design of modern biomedical data infrastructure concepts, including APIs, metadata standards, and interoperability frameworks
* Support the development and evaluation of IT security architectures for large-scale data systems
* Collaborate with national and international developers, including communities such as GA4GH, EGA, and GDI
Your Profile
* PhD in computer science, IT security, data engineering, bioinformatics, medical informatics, or a related technical field; or MSc plus substantial relevant experience
* Experience operating or developing scientific, cloud-based, or distributed data infrastructures
* Strong technical background in IT, systems engineering, bioinformatics, or software/infrastructure development
* Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, workflow systems, containers, or cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) is an asset
* Experience with genomics or health research data is not mandatory, but an interest in biomedical applications is expected
* Excellent communication and project management skills, including stakeholder coordination
* Ability to work independently, set clear priorities, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams
Your possibilities:
* A senior position with autonomy, responsibility, and strong career development potential
* Work at the interface of leading national and international data infrastructure initiatives
* A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international team environment
* Opportunities to contribute to genomDE, NAKO, GDI, GA4GH, EGA, and other large-scale efforts
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
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