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Research Data Community Manager

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Are you interested in working with large and small data sets? You like to work with people and you are interested in cutting-edge research topics? You believe that only in teams and communities people can perform best? So do we! At the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), we operate one of the most powerful computer systems for scientific and technical applications in Europe and make it available to scientists at the research center, in Germany, and across Europe for research purposes. In addition to operating the computer systems, we work with large amounts of data and data tools from a wide range of scientific fields on a daily basis and participate in national and international initiatives and projects. So we know our way around data, but now we need you to help us building a community for the entire Jülich Research Center with the people behind this data and these tools.

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Your Job:

  • Bring together scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich who are working on research data management (RDM) and build a community of practice for regular exchange
  • Pool knowledge and existing methods in the field of RDM in Jülich and beyond and share this knowledge with our scientists in the form of workshops and regular events, supported by colleagues at Forschungszentrum Jülich
  • Keep an eye out for new trends, techniques, events, and opportunities, evaluate them for our scientists and data managers, and feed them to the community
  • Play a key role in designing and implementing a website for Jülich`s RDM with internal and external target groups
  • Participate in national and international conferences, workshops, and projects to further develop the RDM community and showcase Jülich`s RDM activities to the outside world

Your Profile:

  • You have a Master’s degree in the field of computer science, mathematics, engineering, a related discipline or of communication science.
  • Proven experience in community management within the scientific community
  • You have excellent communication skills in English and (ideally) in German, you are not afraid of talking with people across hierarchies
  • Affinity for or personal experience in scientific research
  • You should know your way around modern research data management techniques, but you don`t have to be a professional in this area



You don’t need to check all the boxes above to apply to this position. We are looking for you as a person, not as a mere profile.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

  • INNOVATIVE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: Engage in exciting challenges at one of Europe’s largest research centers, pushing the boundaries of scientific and technological progress. Benefit from access to state-of-the-art and unique supercomputing systems — including Europe’s first exascale computer.
  • TEAM SPIRIT & COLLABORATION: Become part of an interdisciplinary, international and supportive team culture. Enjoy close collaboration with experts – especially with our Research Software Engineering Community Manager
  • FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. For more information, visit: https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time
  • WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  • LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
  • PERSPECTIVE: After a two-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to offer you a long-term perspective. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together
  • FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt


In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications by e-mail.

Last Modified: 05.09.2025