Senior Specialist Scientific IT (f/m/x)

Senior Specialist Scientific IT (f/m/x)

1558/2026/7

• Bonn
• 2 Jahre, mit Option auf Entfristung
• 31.10.2026
• full-time

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a globally leading, internationally oriented research institution dedicated to discovering new approaches for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Your role in detail

You will support the Team Lead in implementing the AI strategy and assume operational responsibility for the assigned functional areas (MLOps, Data Engineering, Security, UX/Pedagogy).

Depending on your focus area, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Design, implementation, and operation of MLOps frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLflow)
• Building and optimizing data pipelines for large biomedical datasets
• Ensuring data protection and security standards are met in all AI processes
• Developing user and training materials
• conducting training sessions on AI and HPC topics. Working closely with researchers to integrate AI solutions into their workflows

Your profile in cutting edge research

• A completed academic degree in computer science, data science, IT security, or related fields
• Several years of experience in at least one of the aforementioned areas of focus, preferably in a research or HPC environment
• Practical knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD, and modern AI frameworks.
• Excellent command of German and English, as well as strong communication skills
• A team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn new topics

Your role in cutting-edge research

You will take on specific focus areas based on your experience and interests:

• MLOps / Platform Engineering – Setting up and operating CI/CD pipelines, model deployment, and scaling to GPU clusters