Research Data Steward

at  Maastricht University

Are you envisioning elevating your career in the field of research data and open-source software? Do you thrive in a diverse, international, and interdisciplinary environment? If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to an academic community, we’d love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Data Steward, you play a central role in supporting researchers in Research Data Management (RDM) within your faculty, in this case, the fast-growing and highly dynamic Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). Furthermore, you will aid the development of open-source software skills across the UM research community. In this position, you work closely with researchers, assisting them in enhancing the value of their research data and strengthening open-source software practices. This includes guidance on data collection, management, and publishing. As well as delivering training focused on open-source software skills (e.g., command line usage, version control, open-source licensing, and reproducible data analysis). As a part of the centrally located Data Stewardship Services team at the University Library, you will collaborate with fellow Data Stewards and with Research Software Engineers (RSEs) in helping researchers to effectively apply the FAIR principles for data, (open-source) software or other research outputs.

You will be engaged in:

• Guiding researchers in applying best practices for high-quality data and metadata.
• Advising on implementing the FAIR principles across diverse research outputs.
• Assisting researchers in making their data accessible through suitable data repositories.
• Guiding the development of Data Management Plans and Software Management Plans.
• Providing guidance on ethical considerations and compliance, including GDPR.

• Promoting Open Science principles across the research community.Developing and providing training on open-source software skills.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for you if you can translate complex data principles and open-source concepts into understandable guidelines and training for an audience with various levels of expertise. You are an enthusiastic and collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment but is equally capable of taking initiative and working independently. You are able to connect the needs of researchers, legal requirements, and policy ambitions within the faculty and the organisation.

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY

Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Please refer the Job description for details