Data Steward
Referenzcode: 1037
Arbeitsort: Teltow
Bewerbungsfrist: 15.07.2026
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.
Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.
Ihre Aufgaben
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
Ihr Profil
Professional:
- 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
Wir bieten Ihnen
- an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
- a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
- individual opportunities for further training
- social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund
- an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
- 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
- very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
- family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. parent-child room
- free assistance program for employees (EAP)
- corporate benefits
Schwerbehinderte und diesen gleichgestellte behinderte Personen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation und Eignung im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
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