Data Analytics Support Engineer

“Creating positive societal impact: the Erasmian way” is central in the strategy of the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).

As our new Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics (ECDA) data analytics support engineer, ideally you start on August 1 2023. In this role, you support ECDA researchers and students with data- and analytics-related questions. You work with our team as well as internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

ECDA facilitates Erasmus University Rotterdam and its public and private partner organisations in preparing society for a data-driven future, both hands-on and human-centred, towards a sustainable world. We bring together academic experts, organisation leaders and students, and we offer access to world-class education and research, meaningful know-how, data analytics tools and a relevant network to societal and business organisations. This boosts a future for the use of data analytics and AI in business and society and increases the benefits of digital transformation.

ECDA:

• Facilitates hands-on education to students and executives.
• Organises exclusive events, seminars and summits.
• Offers a learning community that includes public and private organisations, academia and students.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary research and innovation based on over 25 expert practices on data analytics, digitalisation, and AI.
• Offers infrastructure for data, analytics and AI in collaboration with technology partners.

Your main tasks

• Support researchers with their data analytics and data science needs.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data from various internal and external sources to provide insights and recommendations to the researchers.
• Stay current with the latest data analysis tools and techniques and recommend and implement new technologies as appropriate.
• Communicate findings internally and building thought leadership in the field.
• Identify and analyse problem areas in data services offered by ECDA and develop proposals for improvement.
• Periodically evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of ECDA activities based on evidence and management information and optimise those with colleagues.
• Develop processes that contribute to the quality of ECDA services.
• Participate in projects and working groups in ECDA.

• Master degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, data modelling and machine learning
• Strong programming skills in Python, R or another programming language commonly used for data analytics
• Experience with database management systems and SQL
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Excellent organisational abilities and a methodical approach to work

Your required competencies

• Expertise in data, analytics and artificial intelligence
• Strong numerical skills and analytical abilities
• A sense of responsibility to the team and to the university’s mission
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• A can-do and start-up mentality
• Accustomed to, and smart at, dealing with multiple simultaneous tasks and deadlines.
• Focused on customer service and solution-oriented.
• Flexibility with time and with performing the tasks at hand to ensure the smooth running of ECDA services
• Willingness to undertake training within the organisation and elsewhere

We are offering a contract for 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, initially for a year, with the prospect of an extension based on good performance.

The conditions of employment correspond with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU). https://www.universiteitenvannederland.nl/files/documenten/CAO/2021/CLA_Universities_Netherlands_2021_2022.pdf

Salary is subject to training and experience and may vary from a minimum of € 2,960 (scale 10 CAO NU) gross per month and up to a maximum of € 5,439 gross per month (scale 11 CAO NU), based on a full-time contract of 38 hours.

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8 per cent, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3 per cent, and a considerate amount of vacation days.

EUR offers all employees an annual personal career budget which can be used to advance your skills and competences. There are lots of training, development and coaching opportunities at EUR too.

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers. Study information and activities for future students, executives and alumni are also organised from the RSM office in Chengdu, China. www.rsm.nl

RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.