Data Steward

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Data Steward

53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy

Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3868

The University of Vienna plans to expand the existing Research Data Management services by offering discipline-specific support through a new Data Stewardship program. The Faculty of Earth Scienes, Geography and Astronomy (Fakultät für Geowissenschaften, Geographie und Astronomie / FGGA) is therefore looking for a highly motivated person (m/f/d) with an academic background in one or more of the FGGA discipline/s and/or Informatics resp. Data Science; ideally with experience in the areas of data management and processing, quality control, data evaluation and analysis, for the position of Data Steward. This position is temporary for a period of 3 years. By mutual agreement and if the corresponding funds are available, there may be an option for an extended/permanent employment.

As a Data Steward at the FGGA, you will support researchers in the sustainable handling of research data and the development of strategies for discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary Research Data Management that complies with the FAIR principles and makes data findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable. You will work at the intersection between research and research infrastructure, and are assigned to the Dean's Office of the FGGA. Together with the researchers at FGGA, experts from the University research support services, the Data Stewardship Coordinator at the University Library as well as Data Stewards from other faculties/centres, you will further develop the Research Data Management at FGGA and University. You can expect a diverse and forward-looking work environment.

• Providing advice and support to researchers in the area of Research Data Management and Open Science, a.o. assisting them in writing data management plans
• Designing and developing innovative discipline-specific services in the area of Research Data Management
• Building awareness for sustainable Research Data Management
• Developing workflows, policies and standards for Research Data Management
• Designing and delivering needs-based training on Research Data Management and Open Science
• Conducting needs assessments among the faculty
• Networking in university, national and international initiatives

• Master’s degree or a Diploma in an FGGA discipline resp. Informatics resp. in the field of Data Science
• Interest or experience in the area of Research Data Management and Open Science
• Good knowledge of research practice, as well as a broad understanding of how research operates and how data and software underpin reproducible research
• Very good knowledge of Python and Jupyter services
• Experience with designing and delivering training
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Good command of written and spoken German or a willingness to acquire it
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Creativity and innovative spirit
• Service orientation, ability to work under pressure and flexibility
• Independent, accurate and systematic way of working
• Ability to work in a team

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can - upon agreement - also work from home (within Austria) partly; possibly, there is also the option of working part-time by mutual agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.390,30 (14x per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

• With your CV and letter of motivation
• Leaving Certificate
• Via our job portal / Apply now-button

Astrid Heusmann

astrid.heusmann@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 04/30/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)