As a data steward, you play a key role in the scientific world of a research institution. You form the bridge between complex research data and scientific success. Through your expertise, you ensure that research and knowledge are not only made accessible, but also optimally utilized, shared, and preserved. You are the central point of contact for researchers and PhDs. You are a content advisor who professionalizes the research data process and increases the digital maturity of the organization.
What you do
- Advice & Support: You advise researchers on the principles of Open Science and the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). You help them in drawing up strong data management plans and advising on data storage and sharing.
- Policy Development: You formulate and elaborate policy proposals in the field of Research Data Management (RDM), contributing to the strategic direction and safeguarding of data management within the organization.
- Data Lifecycle & Quality: You guide the entire process of the data life cycle: from initial collection and structuring via metadata standards to secure archiving.
- Data Integrity & Ethics: You help in analyzing technical and organizational questions around research data and ensure careful handling of privacy (GDPR), data ethics, and intellectual property.
- Infrastructure & Integration: You act as a link between researchers, IT administrators, and the library. You ensure optimal linking between research data and the Current Research Information System (CRIS), so that scientific output is correctly and visibly registered.
- Knowledge Sharing: You provide training and information, so that research groups have the right digital skills and tools to process their data sustainably and professionally.
What they ask You are an analytical professional who has the skills to combine science and data management. You can communicate at a high level with academic researchers, faculty research office staff, and the administrators of the Current Research Information System (CRIS).
Profile
- You have at least an HBO (higher professional education) degree in a relevant field, such as Information Management or Data Science. A WO (university education) thinking level is a plus.
- You have experience with Research Data Management (RDM), Open Science, and applying the FAIR principles.
- You have basic knowledge of privacy legislation (GDPR) within a research context.
- You are communicatively skilled in Dutch and English.
- You are a connector with strong networking skills: you know how to maintain relationships with various stakeholders, from lecturers and PhD students to professors.
Practical
- Dutch nationality is required.
- Please submit your CV and letter in Dutch.
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