We are seeking a Scientific Employee for Content Analysis & Knowledge Organization (m/f/d) at our location in Hamburg or Kiel, starting May 1, 2026, within our department A1 - Scientific Services.

The remuneration is according to the tariff group EG 14 TV-L, with a workload of 19.35 hours per week. The position is initially limited until April 30, 2028, as per § 14 paragraph 2 of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG), with an option for extension.

Your Responsibilities...

• Strategically developing the areas of content analysis, knowledge organization, and information services, focusing on automating processes involved in metadata generation, knowledge management, and the organization of scientific content.
• Network and coordinate the activities of content analysis and knowledge organization both within and outside the ZBW.
• Lead the Content Analysis and Knowledge Organization team, including managing topics and personnel under the department head's responsibilities.

Your Profile...

Required:

• Extensive knowledge in content analysis and working with knowledge organization systems (e.g., classifications, thesauri, authority data) and their role in search and discovery systems.
• Understanding of automated and AI-supported indexing processes.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Linked (Open) Data and the Semantic Web (RDF, URIs, ontologies, SKOS) and their importance for library metadata.
• Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams comprising library, IT, and data experts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work conceptually and independently.
• Teamwork skills, specifically in team development.
• Proficiency in both German and English, written and spoken.

Desired:

• Experience in data preparation (cleaning, merging), such as merging non-standardized and standardized data.
• Experience in scientific advice and/or the mediation of information literacy.

Willingness for occasional daytime assignments at the other location and travel as well as continuous education is expected.

Our Offer...

• An engaging activity in a diverse environment where you can directly implement your ideas and where teamwork and personal development are crucial.
• Pension scheme for public service (VBL).
• Subsidized public transport job ticket.
• An attractive workplace initially at the Binnenalster in Hamburg and presumably from the second half of 2026 in the University District of Hamburg - alternatively at our location at Kieler Förde - within an engaged and friendly team.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Equal opportunities and work-life balance.

Interested?

Take the next step and apply online (Ref. A1-01).

Got Questions?

Contact Susanne Schmucker (s.schmucker@zbw.eu, Tel. 040-42934-409).

Diversity is one of our core values, and we welcome applications regardless of nationality, ethnic and social origin, gender identity, gender expression, and/or gender characteristics, religion, ideology, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

ZBW is committed to the employment of people with disabilities. Severely disabled individuals and those with equal status will be given preference if equally qualified.

Please send us your detailed online application - we expressly refrain from requiring application photos, so please refrain from sending them - by March 5, 2026.

We look forward to meeting you!