Data Steward

About the organization Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally oriented research university, specializing in engineering, science & technology and is known for its large scientific impact and its role in developing technological innovations. TU/e is a university at the center of society and sets its focus on complex social challenges by concentrating its education and research on three Strategic Areas: Energy, Health, and Smart Mobility.

An ambitious university requires dedicated support to our scientists within the fields of Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Science. This support is provided by the Product Area Research, as part of the Library and Information Services (LIS). Within the product area Research, IT Consultants and Data Stewards closely collaborate in the Research Data Infrastructure lab and the Super Computing Centre to support our research community.

The position

The data steward team vision is to help researchers with new challenges in a collaborative way, while being an advocate of open & responsible scientific practices that transcend TU/e. We are looking for a Data Steward with good understanding of research data management, research data infrastructure, and privacy and ethics in research. You will serve as first-line support for researchers in addressing internal and external requirements regarding interoperability.

Your tasks and responsibilities are best described as follows:

• Support and advise our Researchers on RDM-related issues, such as:
• Data Management Plans (DMP);
• Data management paragraphs for grant proposals;
• Collection, storage, publication and archival of research data;
• FAIR principles in research data, focusing on interoperability;
• Hands-on support actively implementing the RDM policy.

Support and advise Researchers on privacy-related issues, such as:

• Informed consent and privacy notices;
• Evaluating privacy roles within research collaborations and consortia and identifying the needed agreements and documents;
• Assessing privacy and legal risks (including copyright and licensing) during the entire research lifecycle;
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) in collaboration with the Privacy team;
• Develop and provide trainings on RDM and privacy/GDPR compliance.

Support and collaborate with your teams and your departments, such as:

• Being part of the Hub-, data steward-, Product Area Research- team;
• Achieving team objectives by working together with others;
• Establish a functional and appropriate services supply chain for researchers in coordination with colleagues of the Product Area Research., * A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Do you have experience in Supply chain?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, Would you like to work on shaping tomorrow’s world? Contribute to groundbreaking innovations in technological knowledge? Are you a Data Steward but also a team player who feels at home in an international and interdisciplinary environment? Then we are looking for you!, * An academic level of work and thinking, preferably a completed Master or PhD in the technical or medical sciences, and an affinity with research practice;

• Proactive and result-oriented attitude. You gain energy from pioneering and collaborating within a relatively new field of work in support of scientific research;
• You have the ability to easily assimilate knowledge, and are not afraid to learn on the job;
• You are skilled in transferring and sharing knowledge to staff, students, junior researchers, and senior researchers;
• Ability to connect and translate various requirements (i.e. legal, policy and technical) into solutions and best practices, with regards to RDM and data stewardship;
• Customer-oriented and supportive way of working, you gain energy from supporting and solving issues for others within the organization;
• Networking skills and you feel comfortable with connecting people and building networks;
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills, and you are able to be authoritative when the situation requires it;
• You have excellent English language skills, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in the Dutch language is not a requirement, but it is an advantage.

Preferably you have:

• Experience in handling privacy-sensitive data and knowledge of GDPR, and/or willingness to develop yourself further in this field.
• Experience in or a demonstrable affinity with RDM and data stewardship within higher education or a research institution.
• Knowledge which will contribute to applying FAIR principles to research data.

Pulled from the full job description

• Sabbatical
• Pension plan, * A monthly salary of minimum € 3.546,- to maximum € 6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.
• Unlimited access to the modern on-campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact - today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven - a world-leading tech region with more than 7,000 high-tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.