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science, technology, and administration.
The Poetsch Group is looking for a Data and IT manager
(f/m/x) to support the team in the study of genomes and
how they change with aging and in cancer development. The
position strongly focuses on the collaborative development
of data analysis infrastructure on high-performance com-
puting with Omics data.
YOUR TASKS
» Design and implement standardized folder hierarchies
and naming conventions across HPC storage systems
» Collaborative implementation of standard operating
procedures for data analysis, software engineering and
data analysis pipelines, including for machine learning
and deep learning
» Develop and maintain metadata schemas to enable
efficient data discovery, retrieval and data lifecycle
management
» Create and enforce data organization policies and
best practices for research teams
» Implement quota management and work with users
to optimize storage efficiency
» Provide guidance to researchers on data organization
best practices
» Develop documentation, templates, and standard
operating procedures
YOUR PROFILE
» Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science,
Bioinformatics or a field of study related to IT
» Strong experience with Linux/Unix command-line
environments
» Familiarity with HPC storage architectures and parallel
file systems
» Strong attention to detail and systematic approach to
data classification
» Understanding of scientific research workflows and
data types
» Excellent communication skills in order to work with
diverse technical and non-technical users
» Proficiency in Python and R for data analysis
» Familiarity with tools like samtools and Nextflow
» Very good interpersonal and communication skills;
in particular, the ability to effectively work in a diverse,
collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment
» Excellent written and spoken English skills are an
essential requirement
WE OFFER
» Opportunity to receive training cutting-edge
bioinformatics methods, including deep learning
on genomics data
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-
ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-
phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also
expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates
regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is available from 01.07.2026 or at the earliest
possible time on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week).
It is a permanent position. If the applicant meets the rele-
vant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the
salary will be based on remuneration group 11 TV-L of the
pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online in English with proof of the required
qualifications and a motivation letter (without a photo) under:
https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is
TUV2605-02. The application deadline is 04.06.2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Anna
Poetsch ([email protected]) and take a look at our
FAQs.
Data and IT Manager for Omics Data (f/m/x)
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Institute for Genetics (IfG) and the Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research (CECAD)
