Do you want to play a key role in the scientific world of a research institution? As a data steward, you fulfill this role for research within this institution. You bridge complex research data and scientific success. Through your expertise, you ensure that research and knowledge within the institution are not only made accessible, but also optimally utilized, shared, and preserved. As a data steward, you are the central point of contact for researchers and PhDs.
You are a content advisor who professionalizes the process surrounding research data and increases the digital maturity of the institution.
What you will do.
- Advice & Support: You advise researchers on the principles of Open Science and the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). You help them set up strong data management plans and advise 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 institution.
- Data Lifecycle & Quality: You guide the entire process of the data lifecycle: from initial collection and structuring via metadata standards to secure archiving.
- Data Integrity & Ethics: You help analyze technical and organizational questions surrounding 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 with the skills to combine science and data management. You can communicate at a high level with academic researchers, faculty research office staff, and Current Research Information System (CRIS) administrators.
- Minimum of an HBO (higher professional education) degree in a relevant field, such as Information Management or Data Science. University-level thinking is a plus.
- Experience with Research Data Management, Open Science, and applying the FAIR principles.
- Basic knowledge of privacy legislation (GDPR) within a research context.
- Proficient in communication in Dutch and English.
- A connector with strong networking skills.
Practical
- Dutch nationality is required.
- Please submit your CV and letter in Dutch.
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