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# Job offer

- **Company:** EURAXESS
- **Location:** Teltow, Germany
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Computer Literacy, Data Governance, Data Structures, Digital Data, Interoperability, Data Management
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/449601#where-to-apply

## About the Role

a degree in computer science with understanding of scientific work in natural sciences, or a degree in the natural sciences (e.g. materials science, chemistry, physics, life sciences) with knowledge of computer science

 - experience in data management, ideally in a laboratory environment
 - knowledge of data structures, metadata and FAIR principles
 - experience with the introduction and handling of ELN, UMS or similar systems is a plus
 - participation in the preparation and review of data management plans (DMPs) in accordance with the specifications of funding agencies (e.g. DFG, EU)
 - ensuring the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
 - participation in working groups of the Institute and possibly of the Center

Technical:

 - basic understanding of databases and interfaces (APls are an advantage)
 - experience in data modelling or structured information preparation
 - affinity for digital tools and systems
 - familiarity with data preservation and long-term archiving standards

Soft Skills:

 - clear communication (interface between business and IT)
 - strong scientific understanding (for our interdisciplinary work)
 - structured, process-oriented way of working
 - ability to take users on board and accompany change independent and proactive
 - ability to communicate complex technical issues in an understandable way
 - independent and proactive
 - high ability to work in a team
 - willingness for continuous professional development

## Description

For the Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, we are looking as soon as possible for a date steward. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis and is initially limited to one year, with a clear prospect of extension based on strong performance., A data steward sits between science, administration, IT and compliance. In the ELN environment, this means in concrete terms:

 - ensure data quality, consistency, timeliness and completeness
 - define and maintain data standards, metadata, and ontologies
 - support users (e.g. scientists) with structured data entry
 - supporting governance issues (access rights, audit trails, GxP, etc.)
 - improve ELN workflows (analyze and optimize paper-based or legacy lab workflows into digital formats)
 - support of the institute in the introduction of the ELN
 - train and empower users
 - support in the implementation of data governance and compliance requirements
 - identify, analyze, and remediate data quality issues
 - collaboration in migration and digitization projects


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