Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 04.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of the eScience Center Section (w_m_d)
The GFZ is the national center for researching the solid earth in Germany. We promote the understanding of dynamic processes for addressing global challenges – from mitigating the impact of natural hazards to preserving our environment in times of global change to responsible handling of natural resources. We are a member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organization. With around 1,200 employees and approx. We contribute 500 guests to the Helmholtz Research Area Earth and the Environment and combine top research with social relevance and international cooperation. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies on Earth's systems and uses advanced technologies and infrastructures to explore solutions and carry our knowledge into society. We do this in line with our vision: “At the heart of the earth to preserve it as a life-friendly planet.” The following shall be placed in Section 5.2 eScience Centre (Geoinformation Department): Head of Department eScience-Zentrum (w_m_d) 11300 Digitization changes the way science is operated today. The entire scientific knowledge process finds an image in the virtual world. Scientific work shifts to digital work. Section 5.2 in the Department of Geoinformation of the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Georesearch supports the Earth system sciences in this transformation and is also the driver of digitization and innovation. In cooperation with other research centres in the context of the AI Basecamp (DataHub) of the Helmholtz Research Area Earth & Environment, the section develops digital solutions for the professional management of research data according to the FAIR principles, for the support of scientific data collection, process and evaluation in virtual research environments, up to tools of visualization and data science. The work of Section 5.2 is characterised by agile working methods, co-design approaches together with the users: inside the scientific disciplines, laboratories and observatories and a consistent alignment with DevOps principles. .
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Management, personnel responsibility and associated resource management of the section strategic planning, control and further development of the development of digital tools (including artificial intelligence) for digital transformation in science active design of the Centre's positioning on relevant topics, in particular research software engineering, software policies and open science in dialogue with relevant stakeholders in the regional, national and international environment active development of the service portfolio of the section with a view to the outstanding international positioning of the center in the geosciences Acquisition, coordination and management of third-party projects
Required qualifications: Successfully completed academic studies in computer science or a professional orientation multiannual experience and in-depth knowledge in the coordination and control of agile projects, in particular in software development Experience in the motivating leadership and leadership of employees:inside deepened technical understanding of modern methods of software development, the development of digital services and technological trends value-estimating communication skills and a dialogue-oriented leadership style as well as the ability and willingness to constructive and solution-oriented cooperation with the other executives in the department and throughout the GFZ German (level B2) and knowledge of English
Required qualifications: Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding projects (selection of funding programmes, submission of applications, project coordination) relevant promotion multiannual experience in working in the scientific environment Experience and networking in the German and international RSE community Confidence with current developments in the context of Open Science
challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment most modern equipment of jobs Additional services of the public service Extensive training opportunities flexible working time and workplace design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a workshop for children on the research site a workplace in the science park Albert Einstein on the Potsdamer Telegrafenberg good access to nearby Potsdam Main Station, both walking and shuttle bus
Start date: next possible Duration: unlimited Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) with the pay group 15. The grouping is carried out in accordance with the tariff provisions and the corresponding personal conditions. Working time: full time (currently 39 h/week); The place is basically parttime. Place of work: Potsdam
Location
 | Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | |
| 14473 Potsdam | ||
| Germany |
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