JADS: Data Steward/Data Manager AI Projects (0,7 fte) AI Supercomputing Initiative Brabant

Are you motivated by the responsible use of data and AI, and do you want your expertise to make a real impact beyond academia? In this role, you will work at the intersection of data governance, ethics, and cutting-edge AI, supporting companies and public organizations in Brabant as they develop next-generation AI solutions. If you are a Data Steward or Data Manager who enjoys combining technical insight with ethical and legal considerations in an international, interdisciplinary setting then we would like to hear from you.

Artificial Intelligence is a key enabling technology for economic growth and societal progress, and a critical driver of transformation across industries, food systems, healthcare, energy, and security. Regions that invest early in high-quality computing infrastructure, talent development, and robust innovation ecosystems will define the competitive landscape of the future. Brabant benefits from excellent universities and universities of applied sciences, a strong technology-driven business community, and a favorable investment climate. However, significant potential remains untapped. By making targeted investments in High-Performance Computing and the development of applied AI expertise, the region can advance toward the level of Europe’s leading regions, further leverage its economic strengths, and position itself as a prominent AI hub.

To accelerate this ambition, Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, JADS, the Province of North Brabant, and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) have joined forces in the AI Supercomputing Initiative Brabant (AI-SIB). This initiative provides Brabant-based companies, knowledge institutions, and public organizations with access to large-scale computing power and the associated expertise.

The AI Supercomputing Initiative Brabant is designed as an ambitious multi-year program running until December 31, 2027. The steering committee will decide on a possible continuation of the initiative.

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You will have a dual role: both as a data steward as well as an advising data manager within the Data steward team. You will support companies in preparing for fit-for-purpose data packages that comply with technical requirements as well as ELSA (ethical, legal and societal aspects) requirements. i.e. verifying the quality of the data packages, including privacy, bias, accountability, and transparency. At the Supercomputing Center you will work in a group consisting of a business developer, a service manager and two ML engineers. You will collect project information and evaluate the potential of the projects before ML engineers will take over the support role.
The project with companies and non-commercial organizations in the province of Brabant will stretch out over a period of two years. If this collaboration is successful, there will be opportunities to continue working together with companies in Brabant.

The job entails:

• Support and advise companies and non-commercial organizations in Brabant to solve ELSA related compliance issues as prerequisite of the AI compute processes, including
  
  • Assessing ethical, privacy and legal risks (including copyright and licensing);
  • Provide support with Data Processing Agreements (DPA);
  • Depending on the type of the data, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) in collaboration with the Privacy team of the TU/e;
• Support and advise companies and non-commercial organizations in Brabant on data quality related issues in preparation of the AI compute processes;
• Develop and provide information sessions on compliance and data quality in the Brabant AI community in close collaboration with the AI SIB Community Manager;
• Contribute to the development of a knowledge base containing the most important information in terms of ELSA and data quality and the related process steps in the use cases of this project;
• Together with experts from TU/e and TiU, support the development of an ELSA initiative for companies and non-commercial organizations;
• Work closely with experts at both TU/e and TiU on the development of a knowledge framework with respect to data management that can be used within AI Supercomputing Initiative Brabant but also in other initiatives and by other parties;
• As a member of the Data Steward team at the TU/e you will introduce the use cases and obtain and share knowledge on relevant rules and regulations; also including the the EU AI.act;

We are looking for a new colleague with the following qualifications and characteristics:

• A higher education/academic level of work, preferably with experience in the field of high performance computing/supercomputing and AI;
• Experience with ELSA related issues, the EU AI.act and GDPR in association with the development and use of AI models;
• Solid experience in creating high quality data sets, RDM and data stewardship;
• Proactive and result-oriented attitude. You gain energy from pioneering and collaborating within a relatively new field of work;
• The ability to easily assimilate knowledge, and are not afraid to learn on the job;
• Skilled in transferring and sharing knowledge;
• Customer-oriented and supportive way of working, you gain energy from supporting and solving issues for others within the organization;
• Networking skills, comfortable with connecting people and building networks;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good Dutch and English language skills, both in presenting and in writing.
• You are able to work on-site at the TU/e campus at least three days per week;
• Willingness to travel to other AI SIB locations and AI-related events in Brabant and in some cases beyond.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €3,546 to maximum €6,433 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10 or 11 collective labour agreementfor Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

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We would like to point out that the selection committee for this vacancy will consist of representatives from the four collaborating organizations within this initiative.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Sandor Schmikli, Area Lead Research, s.l.schmikli@tue.nl or Liz Guzman-Ramirez, Team Lead of the Data Stewards, l.guzman.ramirez@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Baukelien van de Kamp, Clusterlead HR (b.e.v.d.kamp@tue.nl or Ivo Uitdenbogaart, HR Advisor (i.uitdenbogaart@tue.nl).

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