Reference number: 2025-0179

Heidelberg
Full-time
Virus-associated Carcinogenesis

“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.

For our Division of Virus-associated Carcinogenesis, which is part of the Research Topic "Immunology, Infection and Cancer", we are seeking from October 2025 a

The Research Topic "Immunology, Infection and Cancer" focuses on the interactions of pathogens and the immune system and how they drive carcinogenesis, with the aim to develop novel immunotherapeutic approaches to cancer. We are looking for a researcher in the role of a Data Steward to advance the topic’s research data management (RDM) practices and infrastructure. The position is funded by and part of the NFDI consortium “NFDI4Immuno”, a DKFZ-led consortium of 15 German research institutions and universities, and is part of the National Research Data Infrastructure (Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur, NFDI). Guided by the FAIR Principles, NFDI4Immuno has made it its goal to drive research data management (RDM) in the domain of immunology to a new level by developing, operating, and supporting technical and organizational solutions. As a member of a highly motivated team, you will work at the center of these efforts and will have the opportunity to shape this transformative endeavor.

YOUR TASKS

• Curate and manage immunological data sets held in public and private repositories at DKFZ
• Assist and instruct other scientists with regard to FAIR-compliant collection, curation, storage, and publication of experimental data
• Contribute to community-led standardization and harmonization efforts for immunological data
• Create training materials for self-learning, remote, and in-person teaching formats
• Conduct courses and trainings for the community

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's degree and PhD in immunology or a related subject
• At least basic experience in some of the following topics and a strong desire to become proficient in all of them: research data management, metadata standards, ontologies, data representation, relational databases, data infrastructures
• Capability to work independently, high level of commitment, team spirit and creativity
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience with community-lead standardization processes is a plus

WE OFFER

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

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