Natural Scientist or Computer Scientist (Library Trainee) | Naturwissenschaftler:in oder Informatiker:in (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This role is a two-year preparatory service (Bibliotheksreferendariat) at the University and State Library of TU Darmstadt, designed for graduates in natural sciences or computer science. As a trainee, you will bridge the gap between academic research and information science, focusing on research data management, digital publishing, and legal/technical aspects of digital media. Your daily activities will include mastering information retrieval techniques, utilizing text and data mining methods, and participating in semantic documentation projects. The position is unique as it combines practical work at a leading technical university with theoretical distance learning modules at Humboldt University Berlin. You will be trained to lead people and manage complex information systems, ultimately earning a Master's degree and the qualification for high-level civil service (Höherer Dienst). This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to transition into leadership roles within scientific libraries or research information centers.