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At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an
Data Steward
40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2023 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa
Job ID: 1056
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 Historical and Cultural Studies is therefore looking for a highly motivated person (m/f/d) with professional experience in the field of history, archaeology, and/or culture studies or a related discipline for the position of Data Steward. This position is temporary for a period of 3 years. The position may be extended if there are adequate funds available.
Your personal sphere of influence:
As a Data Steward at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, 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. Together with researchers, the responsible coordinators within the faculty (Senior Scientist DH, head of IT & digitization), experts from the University research support services, the Data Stewardship Coordinator at the University Library as well as Data Stewards from other faculties, you will further develop the Research Data Management at the University. You can expect a diverse and forward-looking work environment.
Your future tasks:
- Providing advice and support to researchers in the area of Research Data Management and Open Science, in particular assisting them in writing and implementing data management plans
- Designing and developing innovative discipline-specific services in the area of Research Data Management (e.g. discipline-specific data handling and support in the programming of interfaces)
- Building awareness for sustainable Research Data Management and collaborating in the development of strategies for data sustainability, including software, applications and databases developed during the course of research projects
- Developing workflows, policies and standards for Research Data Management and digital research matters at large
- Designing and delivering needs-based training on Research Data Management, Open Science, and digital research matters at large
- Conducting needs assessments among the faculty, and generating structured reports
- Networking in university, national and international initiatives (Clariah.at, DHInfra and Research Data Alliance, among others)
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree or a Diploma in one of the disciplines which will be supported, resp. in the field of Digital Humanities
- Interest or experience in the area of Research Data Management and Open Science as well as Digital Humanities
- Good knowledge of research practice, as well as a broad understanding of how research operates and how data and software underpin reproducible research
- Knowledge of the following languages which can also be acquired in the context of the foreseen additional training: PHP, HTML, MySQL, Javascript, Python
- Unnderstanding of XML-based and semantic-web technologies which can also be acquired in the context of the foreseen additional training
- Experience with designing and delivering training
- Very good command of written and spoken English
- Very good command of written and spoken German or a willingness to acquire it
- Willingness to learn, in particular to attend the University of Vienna’s certificate course “Data Steward”
- 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
What we offer:
Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely, with mutual consent also part-time.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an dedicated team with a diverse university background 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 2.991,0 increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!
It’s that easy to apply:
- With your CV and letter of motivation
- Leaving Certificate
- Further documents, if necessary.
- Via our job portal / Apply now-button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Tereza Kalová or Dean's office of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
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: 09/06/2023
