Data Analyst in Bioinformatics and Ecology (f/m/x)

The Department of Evolutionary and Integrative Ecology at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB, www.igb-berlin.de) invites applications for a Data Analyst focusing on genomic and ecological data. The position will be located in Berlin-Dahlem. It will also include managing and analysing large datasets and supporting IGB’s Competence and Technology Platform on Research Data Management.

Your role

• Process and analyse genomic and molecular data from environmental samples and non-model organisms
• Manage and analyse experimental and field data
• Write data management plans and support researchers in the department to implement these plans following best practices
• Support IGB research teams as a member of the IGB Research Data Management group
• Apply and support the development of data visualisation tools

Your profile

• University degree in bioinformatics, computational ecology, statistics, computer science, data science, or equivalent expertise, including from the private sector
• Competence in R and one or more additional programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, C#)
• Experience in data mining, scholarly databases, and the management, curation and analysis of data following FAIR data principles and Open Science practices
• Very good English communication skills; German skills desirable
• Excellent social skills, service orientation and ability to work in an international and diverse team
• Prior knowledge of freshwater science is advantageous

Our offer

We offer an international and dynamic work environment located in our new Joint Biodiversity Building in Berlin-Dahlem. You will become part of a motivated team that encourages active participation and new ideas. We promote your professional development through qualifications and further training opportunities, and we actively support the compatibility of family and career.

This is a full-time position, but it is also suitable for part-time work. You will be paid according to the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund) and benefit from flexible working hours, a 39-hour work week, 30 days of vacation, a company pension scheme, and a subsidy for public transportation. The contract is initially limited to two years with the option of permanent employment. The salary class will be based on qualifications and assigned duties.

Given our commitment to diversity, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender and gender identity, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and physical disabilities, age or sexual orientation. IGB is committed to increasing the number of women in this field, therefore applications from women are particularly welcome. Various measures are in place at IGB to support gender equality. We support the reconciliation of work and family life. Applicants with a disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Are you interested?

Then apply by 06.04.2025 by submitting your documents (up to 2-page cover letter, CV, certificates/references, brief overview of your past projects) and stating the reference number 06/2025 exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs. Any questions can be directed to Jonathan Jeschke (Jonathan.Jeschke@igb-berlin.de).

"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unite a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 350 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de