DATA Engineer

5 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundación IMDEA Materiales

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

20 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IMDEA Materials is seeking a Data Engineer to work on the project Unlocking Innovation through FAIR Data Practices in Additive Manufacturing and X-ray Imaging at IMDEA Materials (FAIR-LAB). This project aims to promote the adoption of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data practices in metal additive manufacturing (AM) and X-ray computed tomography (XCT) characterization.

The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable data pipelines for both batch and streaming data processing, establishing the foundation of a data lake to integrate and manage heterogeneous datasets generated throughout the AM and XCT workflows. The role involves developing robust solutions for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and access, ensuring compliance with FAIR principles.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data engineering, including experience with big data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar), cloud storage solutions, SQL/NoSQL databases, and data pipeline orchestration tools. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as familiarity with Linux system administration, is highly desirable. The candidate should also be comfortable working in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

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.g., openBIS or similar).
• Development of methodologies for automated digital comparison between XCT data and original CAD models, enabling advanced analysis of geometric structures.

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.

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/apply/form?id=58728

Requirements
Specific Requirements

The position is most appropriate for Data Engineers, Masters 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.g., 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.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be under 30 years of age on the date of contracting with the beneficiary entity.
• Be unemployed on the date of contracting with the beneficiary entity.
• Have the required qualifications.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

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 .

Meet some of our alumni to see what it is like to work with us.

Additional comments

- 1 year contract with possible extension.

- Full-time contract including social security coverage.

- Expected start date: as soon as a viable candidate is found.

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/view?id=58728

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación IMDEA Materiales

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Getafe

Postal Code

28906

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Madrid

Website

https://materials.imdea.org

Street

Calle Eric Kandel, 2, Tecnogetafe, Getafe

Postal Code

28906

Phone

+34 915 49 34 22

STATUS: EXPIRED

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