Computer Scientist / Software Engineer for Database Infrastructure (m/f/d) (Computer Scientist)

As one of the most powerful university hospitals in Germany, the UKB combines top performance in medicine and research with excellent teaching. Every year, over half a million patients are treated at the UKB on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Around 3,500 people study medicine and dentistry here, and additionally, over 600 people are trained in healthcare professions annually. With around 9,900 employees, the UKB is the third-largest employer in the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region. In the Focus clinic list, the UKB holds 1st place among university hospitals in NRW and has the second-highest Case-Mix-Index (case severity) among university hospitals nationwide. In 2024, the UKB was able to secure nearly €100 million in third-party funding for research, development, and teaching. The F.A.Z. Institute has honored the UKB for the fourth consecutive year as "Germany's Training Champion" and "Germany's most desirable employer."

At the BioBank Bonn of the Universitätsklinikum Bonn, the following position in part-time (19.25 hours/week) is to be filled at the earliest possible date:

Computer Scientist / Software Engineer for Database Infrastructure (m/f/d)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis within the scope of the project duration until 31.12.2029.

You will work in an interdisciplinary team at the interface between the BioBank Bonn and the Datenintegrationszentrum (DIZ) of the Universitätsklinikum Bonn. Within the framework of the NUM project "Biobank-Plattform für Deutschland," the IT infrastructures of both areas are being further developed and the connection to national platforms is being expanded to enable cross-location use of bio-samples and research data.

Your tasks:

• Support and further development of the IT infrastructure
• Administration and further development of Biobank Information Management Systems (LIMS/BIMS)
• Development and maintenance of interfaces to data integration centers, research data portals, and national platforms
• Support in data harmonization, interoperability, and FAIR Data principles
• Implementation of data protection and IT security requirements
• Participation in national working groups of the NUM and GBN

Your profile:

• Completed studies in Informatik, Bioinformatik, Medizininformatik, or a comparable qualification
• Mature programming skills in Java, as well as experience in relevant technologies and tools
• Knowledge of databases, interface development, and research data management, as well as data protection and information security concepts in healthcare
• Experience with Linux, SQL, APIs, and container technologies is an advantage
• Interest in biomedical research and digital research infrastructures
• Independent, careful, and structured way of working
• English skills in speaking and writing are required, German skills are desirable
• Very good teamwork and communication skills as well as a friendly and courteous manner with the stakeholders of the Biobank

We offer:

• Structured induction: Comprehensive onboarding as well as individual guidance through processes by experienced colleagues
• Responsible and versatile: a workplace with great creative freedom in a collegial team
• Payment according to TV-L: Collective agreement remuneration including annual special payment, company pension scheme
• Flexible for families: possibility of a place in the company daycare center and offers for those returning from parental leave
• Clever for work: Good connection to the SWB network
• Supported further training: Individual development opportunities through courses, e-learning, and coaching
• Start with system: Structured onboarding
• Healthy at the workplace: Numerous health promotion offers, free membership in the UKB fitness studio
• Employer benefits: Discounted offers for employees (Corporate Benefits)

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Our goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. We therefore strongly encourage highly qualified women to apply. Applications will be treated in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and persons equated to them are particularly welcome.

Contact & Application:

Do you find yourself in this profile and want to become part of our team? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 23.09.2026, stating the job advertisement number ST-53014 to:

Dr. Sarah Eickhoff

Institut für Klinische Chemie und Klinische Pharmakologie

BioBank Bonn

Universitätsklinikum Bonn

Venusberg-Campus-1

53127 Bonn

E-Mail: sarah.eickhoff@ukbonn.de

www.ukbonn.de