Research Associate in Data Science and AI | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in im Bereich Data Science und KI (w/m/d)

Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut

Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Apr 21, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Thünen Institute is seeking a Research Associate to join the 'Monitoring of Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes (MonViA)' project at their Braunschweig location. In this role, you will be responsible for the professional management, processing, and provision of large-scale scientific data. Your day-to-day work will involve developing data catalogs and pipelines, advancing the use of AI for scientific data delivery, and engineering data infrastructure. The position requires a strong background in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, along with technical proficiency in data infrastructure, machine learning frameworks, and database management. This role is unique as it offers the opportunity to contribute to significant national biodiversity monitoring efforts within a public research environment, providing a balance of technical challenge and societal impact. The position is fixed-term until December 31, 2027, and offers a structured, interdisciplinary working environment with excellent benefits and flexibility.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree (Diploma, M.Sc.) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Professional experience in data engineering and the implementation of AI approaches
  • Experience in the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructures for AI models
  • Experience in building and optimizing data pipelines
  • Experience in the administration of virtual machines under Linux

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must be willing to undergo a federal security clearance (Sicherheitsüberprüfung). International degrees require a certificate assessment from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).