Engineer for Environmental Monitoring and Research Data Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University of the Helmholtz Association In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge gain to application orientation under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to advance this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22 800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact. We are looking for the Institute of Geography and Geoecology (IFGG) at the next possible time Engineer (m/d) for environmental monitoring and research data infrastructure

Operation, maintenance and further development of IT, measurement and evaluation systems including associated data infrastructures Optimization and integration of measurement and data flows Management, processing and provision of research data according to the FAIR principles Operation and supervision of drones used for environmental monitoring Participation in the teaching of geoecology and geography studies, in particular by supporting practical teaching formats

A completed university education in the field of environmental engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, information technology or alternatively in geoecology, environmental sciences or in a comparable course of study or detectable knowledge at the appropriate level Funded knowledge in the care and maintenance of IT systems as well as in measurement and control technology Ready to operate and maintain unmanned aerospace systems (drums). Acquire and extend the necessary remote pilot certificate. Ideally you bring: Knowledge of software development (e.g. Python or Java) as well as in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence Experience in dealing with research data (e.g. data quality, metadata or interface development) You work independently and structured and have a strong interest in making technical systems and data infrastructures usable for environmental and biodiversity research issues. A structured and responsible way of working, reliability, organizational talent and team skills complete your profile.

Part of the only German university of excellence with major national research and work in an international environment under outstanding working conditions. Start professionally with targeted training as well as wide-ranging further training offers. Benefit from flexible working time models (Gleitzeit, Homeoffice), various sports and leisure activities as well as child and holiday care services. We also offer a grant to the BW Job Ticket, amounting to 25 €/month, and a multi-page offer in various menus. We aim to achieve the most uniform possible occupation of jobs with employees (w/m/d) and would therefore be particularly pleased with women's applications. In the case of the same suitability, people with difficulty are recognised. .