We are looking to expand our team with a new research data steward for the faculty of Science and Technology (TNW). The faculty of Science and Technology engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. The fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine.

The University of Twente assigns high priority to Research Data Management, the handling of research data during the entire research process, and to making this data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable). The context of the RDM policy at the UT is formed by regulations regarding Open Science, the new code for scientific integrity and FAIR data. Research data stewards support researchers with all parts of RDM such as a data management plan, data collection, data storage, data publication and long term data archiving.

As a research data steward, you will also be part of the Digital Competence Centre (DCC): an innovative university-wide network of expertise on Open Science, RDM, ICT for Research, and digitalization of science. You will be part of the support team in TNW for the Research Data Management Bootcamp courses of the UT, which are designed to introduce PhD students and researchers to the concept of RDM. As part of this course, you will help participants to fill out data management plans.

Furthermore, you will be participating in central DCC initiatives to further the implementation of RDM services at the UT. The Research data steward will help to shape available and new research services together with the ICT account managers of the Library, ICT Services & Archive (LISA) and the research support staff at the faculties.

Your tasks

• you actively work on raising RDM/FAIR data awareness among researchers and students;
• you support researchers and students with their RDM, on all parts;
• you assist researchers and research groups in translating the UT and TNW RDM policies into the daily practice of their work;
• you can take a user's perspective and are able to identify and represent RDM needs ;
• you take the initiative in establishing short and long-term contacts with researchers to discuss RDM/FAIR data matters;
• you can translate questions from researchers and students into possible new services and advise project teams on this;
• you provide training in the field of RDM/FAIR data tailored to research needs;
• you follow (inter)national developments in the RDM/FAIR data field, keep abreast of new tools and software and you consider whether and how you can use these to benefit researchers.

• A master's degree and at least two years of relevant work experience. You have demonstrable experience with and knowledge of the management of research data and / or sensitive (including personal) data; having a PhD is an advantage.
• Knowledge of managing research software would be a plus (e.g. Git).
• Experience in building and maintaining relationship networks. As an independent professional you are an equal discussion partner for your contacts at LISA-EIS and the faculty.
• Affinity with the disciplines within the faculty of Science and Technology (TNW) is preferred. The Technical Medical centre (Techmed centre) is part of the faculty of Science and Technology.
• You have ‘hands-on’ research experience with biological, chemical or physical sciences in a university environment or similar setting;
• You are strong in coming up with creative solutions, advising and transferring and sharing knowledge, both to groups and individually;
• Good command of the English language is required (at least level C1), fluency in Dutch is preferred.

• We offer a fulltime/parttime (between 24-38 hours per week) position for the duration of one year with the possibility of a permanent contract following a positive first year evaluation.
• The salary on a fulltime basis is a minimum of €3.226 and a maximum of €5.929 gross (salary scale 10 or 11), depending on education and experience of the candidate.
• Salary and conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
• Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8,3%, a solid pension scheme and health care benefits;
• Free access to sports facilities on campus.
• A minimum of 232 holiday hours for a fulltime contract.
• A family friendly employer with the possibility of childcare on-site.

The Research data stewards have an appointment at the Embedded Information Services (EIS) department of the LISA service. Your workplace will be located at the faculty. The newly formed Digital Competence Centre at the university is the homebase for all activities regarding RDM/FAIR data (www.utwente.nl/DCC).You will work together with the research support staff of the faculty, the other data stewards, the data librarian, the information specialists and the account managers of LISA.