Metadata Engineer (m/w/d)

„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the
German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify
cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop
new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer
patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts –
whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our
daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is member of the Helmholtz
Association, Germany's largest research organization and develops­
solutions and technologies for the world of tomorrow.

Technological developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine
learning have greatly advanced the potential of data-based research. Without
the necessary context information (metadata), however, much research data
cannot be found, interpreted, or reused.

The Helmholtz Association has recognized metadata as essential for
high-quality research data and promotes the development and establishment of
new concepts and technologies through the Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration
(HMC). With the current shift towards 'foundation models’, a
paradigm of training models on a large amount of data and subsequently adapting
them for different applications, metadata is more important than ever and the
centerpiece for connecting datasets across different domains.

To strengthen our team at the HMC Hub Health, which is a part of the Division
of Medical Image Computing (headed by Prof. Dr. Klaus Maier-Hein,
https://www.dkfz.de/en/mic/index.php

) we are looking for the next possible date for an enthusiastic

Metadata Engineer

Reference number: 2024-0344

* Heidelberg
* Full-time
* Medical Image Computing
Your Tasks

The role will involve close cooperation with researchers and metadata experts
in other Helmholtz centers, with the ultimate goal of building a connected FAIR
data space across the association and beyond. In detail:

* Metadata is the centerpiece for connecting datasets across sources and
domains. Together, we want to answer the following scientific questions:
* Which metadata is most valuable for training and evaluating AI models?
* Which metadata can and should be generated during biomedical data science
research?
* Which metadata is created in typical annotation and data curation workflows
of medical experts?
* You support and advise researchers in metadata management and in the
implementation of FAIR principles.
* You work on standards, guidelines, and tools for metadata management in the
project and across the Association.
* You actively and independently communicate and coordinate with a number of
stakeholders on a national and international level, project partners, related
consortia, platforms and networks, and you help building interest groups and
communities.
Your Profile

* Completed university degree in computer science, data science, or a
comparable field of study
* Practical experience in data or research data management
* Knowledge on semantic web, databases and web technologies would be
beneficial
* Experience with biomedical data or standards, imaging and non-imaging would
help you getting started
* Hands-on-mentality in a fast evolving environment
* Experience in working with software projects
* Highly motivated, proactive, responsible, and structured way of working
* Enthusiasm for a topical subject with great scientific relevance
* Good command of oral and written English, German would be advantageous
We Offer

* 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
* Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development
to further develop your talents
* Our Corporate Health Manage­ment Program offers a holistic approach to
your well-being
Contact:
Dr. Marco Nolden
Telefon: +49 6221 42-2325

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of
prolongation.

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without
cancer!
Apply now

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives
on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from
talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality,
ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with
severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act
(IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against
measles.

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