DATA ENGINEER/MASTER IN INFORMATICS/DATA MANAGER

IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government.
The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.
More information can be found at our webpage.
Description In this project, the candidate will be responsible for establishing the data infrastructure necessary to implement FAIR data principles in laser additive manufacturing (LAM) production and X-ray computed tomography (XCT) characterization, with a future goal of extending it to other areas within IMDEA Materials.
Specifically, the main tasks will include.
Implementation of standardized data pipelines for automated ingestion, transformation, and storage of experimental data from metal LAM and XCT characterization workflows.
Development of algorithms for automated data extraction from AM devices, enabling seamless integration into the FAIR data ecosystem.
Implementation of metadata incorporation strategies, ensuring full traceability of datasets, including material history, experimental parameters, software versions, processing codes, and curated data.
Integration of heterogeneous datasets into a structured data lake and/or data management system (e.
., openBIS or similar).
Development of methodologies for automated digital comparison between XCT data and original CAD models, enabling advanced analysis of geometric structures.
Systematic parametrization of relevant metrics to enhance data usability and interoperability for future research applications.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building the foundation for data-driven research at IMDEA Materials, contributing to the long-term goal of enhancing open science and reproducibility in additive manufacturing and X-ray imaging.
Requirements The position is most appropriate for a Data Engineering, Master in Informatics, or related fields, or engineers with strong experience in data management, big data processing, and cloud or on-premises data infrastructure.
The ideal candidate should have.
Experience in designing and implementing data storage solutions, including data lakes, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed file systems.
Proficiency in data processing frameworks (e.
., Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar) and orchestration tools for batch and streaming workflows.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
Experience with Linux-based environments and ability to handle system administration for data-related infrastructure.
Hands-on experience in setting up and managing servers, including storage, networking, and security configurations for data pipelines.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment, closely collaborating with materials science experts and IMDEA Materials' IT team.
Full proficiency in English, both oral and written.
Interested candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae, a brief cover letter addressing their motivation, and academic credentials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contract financed by the Young Researchers Programme of the Community of Madrid / Contrato financiado por el Programa de Jóvenes Investigadores, de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Conditions - 2 years contract with 1 year evaluation period.
- Full-time contract including social security coverage.
- Expected start date.
as soon as a viable candidate is found.
Applications are processed upon reception.
The position might be closed once ten working days have passed since publication, so we encourage early application.
The working language of the Institute is English.
Full command of the English language is required in all positions.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA.
Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.
IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply to our research and technical positions.
See our Gender Equality Plan here and our Code of Ethics here.
Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills.
See the available training here.
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