Scientific Data Infrastructure Interoperability Coordinator

Scientific Data Infrastructure Interoperability Coordinator

Reference number : 2025-0325

Heidelberg

Full-time

German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA)

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The German Cancer Research Center coordinates the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive () , a national research data infrastructure for human omics data connected to major initiatives such as the / genomDE , , and the . Internationally, GHGA represents Germany within the European Genome-phenome Archive () and the European Genomics Data Infrastructure () .

To support GHGA’s next development stages and strengthen its connectivity with genomDE, NAKO, GDI, and other national and international partners, we are seeking for the next possible date an experienced computer scientist, IT specialist, systems architect, or related technical expert for a position as

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

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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

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