Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 16.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Community Manager:in (w_m_d) – Research Software
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 impacts of natural hazards to preserving our environment in times of global change to responsible use 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 contribute our knowledge to society. We do this in line with our vision: “At the heart of the earth to preserve it as a life-friendly planet.” In Section 5.2 eScience Centre (Department Geoinformation) the following point is to be placed: Community Manager:in (w_m_d) – Research Software Reference 11225 Scientific research is practically impossible today without the use of research software. Regardless of whether or not the software used has been developed by third parties, it determines the quality, traceability and reproducibility of research. The Helmholtz Federated IT Services (HIFIS) support research software development (Research Software Engineering, RSE) within the Helmholtz Association with a wide range of services. These include the support of communities, consulting services, IT infrastructure and further training opportunities for scientists: in the field of software development. As part of HIFIS, the GFZ runs the work package HIFIS Software Community. This aims to strengthen and network the RSE community within the Helmholtz Association. Do you think high-quality software is indispensable to ensure sustainable research? Do you like working in teams and are you convinced that a living community should support people to develop their full potential? Then you will become part of our team and bring your expertise into building a living RSE community within the Helmholtz community. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Building and Promotion of RSE Communities in the Helmholtz Community and the GFZ Organization and implementation of community events (e.g. workshops, conferences, coding clubs) to promote networking, cooperation and exchange of knowledge Take over a key role in the strategic development of community platforms aimed at both internal and external target groups of the Helmholtz community, e.g. the Helmholtz Research Software Directory (helmholtz.software) Creation and maintenance of content on helmholtz.software, e.g. newsletters, blog posts, tutorials Coordination and cooperation with other institutions within Helmholtz, such as HiRSE, Helmholtz Open Science Office Building partnerships and promoting cooperation with national and international scientific communities and research infrastructures Advising and supporting the development of “Communities of Practice” around research software development in Helmholtz Participation and participation in national and international conferences, workshops and projects to develop the RSE community and present Helmholtz activities to a wide audience
Required qualifications: Master's degree with a scientific-technical background (e.g. computer science, data science), communication sciences or a related subject detectable experience in community management, science communication or a related field, preferably in scientific context or open source development Own initiative and creativity Experience in the development of research software, open source principles and/or digital research infrastructure Experience in organizing and managing events, workshops or training excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct constructive dialogues at all levels of organisational hierarchy, and colleagues: to actively integrate safe oral and written expression in German and English (B2+)
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
a flexible working time and job design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a day-care facility 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: 2 years (with extension option) Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) with the remuneration group 13. 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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