European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) 
Hamburg, Germany Sintesi dell’opportunità
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Hamburg is recruiting a Head of IT Services to lead its local IT team and shape the infrastructure that supports cutting‑edge life‑science research. The role involves managing data storage, computing, networking, security, and disaster recovery, overseeing desktop support across Windows, macOS and Linux, and driving IT innovation in collaboration with other EMBL sites. Candidates should hold a degree in computer science or equivalent, have several years of IT service management experience in research or higher education, and possess strong Linux, networking, and security skills. The position is a 3‑year fixed‑term contract, renewable up to 9 years, with a competitive salary (Grade 7/8) and comprehensive benefits, including tax‑free pay, health insurance, generous leave, and relocation support.
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Descrizione del progetto
About EMBL Hamburg
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a world-leading life sciences intergovernmental research organization, backed by more than 30 countries, with its main laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, and five additional sites across Europe.
EMBL Hamburg, is one of the six sites of the EMBL. We are based on the DESY campus in Hamburg, a vibrant centre for structural and molecular biology, specialising in cutting-edge biology research and services.
At EMBL Hamburg, our scientists develop and apply advanced methods, including crystallography, Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), and X-ray imaging, to address fundamental questions in molecular life sciences, with a strong focus on infection biology.
We are also a member of the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) on the same campus, and many of our research projects are carried out jointly with its other partners.
The work at EMBL Hamburg requires state-of-the art IT infrastructures, with high demands for data storage, transfer and computational power. We are looking for a Head of IT to lead that team and shape how its services develop.
If you would like to contribute to biological research by running and developing the IT systems that support it, we would love to hear from you.
Your role
As Head of IT Services at EMBL Hamburg, you will be responsible for local IT services and infrastructure, leading and developing a small team of IT professionals and taking a hands-on role in its work.
You will administer our systems, work directly with the people who use them and troubleshoot technical problems, as well as helping to implement and improve the IT infrastructure that supports our research.
You will report to the Head of EMBL Hamburg, with a technical reporting line to the head of EMBL's central IT Services, and work closely with that team, with colleagues across EMBL and with local partners.
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Don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t have experience with every technology listed. We value the right experience, aptitude and attitude.
Contract duration: 3 years, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
Salary:Grade 7 or 8, monthly salary starting from EUR 5.408,54 after tax plus generous benefits and financial allowances based on individual circumstances. Excluding 12.99% personal pension and insurance contributions.
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
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Closing Date
22/10/2026
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