RDM Facilitator Bioimaging Community Services (I3D:bio) (m/f/d) at GerBI

Host Organization: German BioImaging Society for Microscopy and Image Analysis e.V. (GerBI)

Funder: German Research Foundation (DFG)

Duration: 36 months | Earliest Start: [as agreed] Position: 100 % (part-time welcome) | Salary: according to TVöD level E13

Location: Fully remote, based in Germany

About the Role

GerBI is seeking an RDM Facilitator for the DFG-funded project “Information Infrastructure for BioImage Data” (I3D:bio). The project supports Germany’s bioimaging community in implementing FAIR research data management in practice with a focus on the open-source platform OMERO.

You will empower researchers, core facilities, and institutions to manage bioimaging data sustainably and in compliance with standards through coaching, training, and technical support. Simultaneously, you will develop a sustainable business model for OMERO services that anchors this position permanently at GerBI beyond project funding.

What We’re Looking For

A self-directed, community-oriented professional with a scientific background (doctorate in life sciences or equivalent) and ideally experience with bioimaging, OMERO, or research data management. You enjoy training and scientific consulting, bring an entrepreneurial mindset for service development, and can communicate complex technical content to diverse audiences. Networking, open communication, and commitment to open science are essential.

Fluent English (written and spoken) required; good German (B2+) highly desirable.

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026