Head of Scientific Computing (m/f/d)

Katharina Bohm / Max Delbrück Center

Berlin-Buch

Head of Scientific Computing (m/f/d)

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association aims to transform tomorrows medicine through our discoveries of today. At locations in Berlin-Buch, Berlin-Mitte, Heidelberg and Mannheim, our researchers harness interdisciplinary collaboration to decipher the complexities of disease at the systems level – from molecules and cells to organs and the entire organism. Through academic, clinical, and industry partnerships, as well as global networks, we strive to translate biological discoveries into applications that enable the early detection of deviations from health, personalize treatment, and ultimately prevent disease. First founded in 1992, the Max Delbrück Center today inspires and nurtures a diverse talent pool of 1,800 people from over 70 countries. We are 90 percent funded by the German federal government and 10 percent by the state of Berlin.

The Max Delbrück Center is renowned for transformative discoveries in molecular medicine, harnessing interdisciplinary collaboration to decipher the complexities of disease at the systems level. Frontier HPC and RSE are pivotal to addressing our fundamental biomedical challenges, where our collective goal is to uncover molecular and cellular processes that drive disease and to develop innovative strategies for early and precise diagnosis, disease prevention, and effective treatment.

The Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC) invites applications for the Lead of the Scientific Computing Technology Platform.

Job Description

With an academic track record in computational sciences and strong experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, you catalyze data-driven biomedical research at the MDC. Leading a team of HPC systems engineers and research software engineers, you ensure ready-to-use state-of-the-art HPC infrastructure and user support for a diverse community of researchers, from applied scientists with little technical background to expert data scientists; Tightly collaborating with scientific groups and technology platforms, you identify synergistic needs in HPC and RSE and devise respective sustainable solutions.

Requirements

strong academic background in computational sciences or a related field

proven experience in interdisciplinary collaboration

demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in managing HPC and/or RSE teams

strategic mindset with the ability to develop and evolve complex technical infrastructures

strong commitment to enabling data-driven biomedical research

We offer

international working environment with communication in English and German

interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training

Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)

Support for 'New Berliners' through the MDC Welcome & Family Office

We offer a highly collaborative and vibrant scientific community; Modern HPC infrastructure, including HAICORE.berlin, run by a dedicated team of systems engineers; E15 TVöD/Bund salary; Two additional RSE staff positions for software engineers; A unique opportunity to shape the computational future of biomedical research.

Kontakt

Karsten Häcker

Corporate IT

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Workplace

MDC Berlin-Buch

Salary

Remuneration will be according to the TVöD Bund, depending on the personal requirements, up to the fee group E15.

Start date

01. Juli 2026