Are you passionate about research data management? Do you thrive in diverse, international, and interdisciplinary environments? If you're ready to make a significant contribution to a great academic community, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Description
As a Data Steward, you are a key player in supporting Research Data Management (RDM) for the researchers within your faculty, in this case, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. In this role, you will work closely with researchers, assisting them in enhancing the quality and value of their research data throughout every stage of its lifecycle. This ranges from guiding data collection and management, helping in proper publication, to ensuring secure, long-term storage. You will champion the reusability of data, facilitate access, and provide comprehensive support in data-related activities. As a part of the centrally located Data Stewardship Services team at the University Library, you will collaborate with fellow Data Stewards to enhance support for FAIR data use and FAIR software, utilising your expertise to advance RDM practices.
Requirements
Conclude with a sentence We are looking for you if you are a proactive team player who can work independently and is able to translate complex data principles into understandable guidelines and training for a non-expert audience. You are able to connect the needs of researchers, legal requirements, and policy ambitions concerning research data management with solutions from data stewardship and ICT.
What we offer
As Research data steward at Universiteits Bibliotheek, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information,click here
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.
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University Library
"Supporting your academic goals" is what the University Library stands for.??
We maintain close ties with the academic world and play a crucial role within this community, essential for students, educators, and researchers in the digital transition. We contribute to the UM’s Open Science policy, an initiative to enhance the impact of academic research—by helping to make science and scholarship accessible and transparent.??
The University Library is also continuously evolving, offering our professionals many opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurship and grow alongside. We accomplish this with a highly motivated and collegial team that values everyone's well-being. Will you be part of this team??
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Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Mariëlle Prevoo via marielle.prevoo@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information.
Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Research data steward? Apply now, no later than 04/08/2024, for this position.
The first interviews preferably take place on April 16, 2024. The second interviews will preferably be held on April 23, 2024.
The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.
Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.