Research Data Steward

As a Research Data Steward, you will help provide the best possible support for VU researchers. This support is organised at VU University Amsterdam through the Research Data Support Network. Central services, together with faculty support teams, ensure that researchers receive the best possible support when working with research data. This includes the management, storage, and secure sharing of research data, anonymization, support for writing data management plans, and providing courses on data management and the FAIR principles. Together, we work to ensure high-quality RDM services.

You will answer questions from researchers via the RDM Support Desk, support the training coordinator with course-related tasks, improve information provision regarding research data management in the research support handbook (rdm.vu.nl), and provide feedback on data management plans drawn up by researchers.

To stay informed about current developments, you will maintain an active network within the organisation, both with researchers and with other support staff, such as the faculty data stewards. Where relevant, you will attend information sessions on new technologies and maintain contacts with colleagues at home and abroad to stay up-to-date and identify opportunities. Based on this, you will advise on potential improvements and be involved in their development.

Working at VU means working for an organization with social significance. You'll play a key role in a team that ensures researchers receive the best possible support when using research infrastructure.

A truly enjoyable job with plenty of room for development and discovery, a work environment where, in addition to hard work, there is also room for fun and humor. A challenging position within a socially responsible organization.

The salary, depending on education and experience, is a minimum of €3,708 and a maximum of €5,057 (scale 9) gross per month on a full-time basis. The position is classified according to the UFO profile: Research Data Steward 4 and is available for 0.8 - 1.0 FTE. The employment contract is initially for a period of one year. Extension of the employment contract is possible.

Not yet experienced or knowledgeable in all areas? We are happy to offer you training opportunities to further develop your skills.

We also offer attractive secondary employment benefits and regulations, such as:

• A full-time 38-hour workweek comes with 232 vacation hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have an additional 96 vacation hours per year. For part-time positions, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% vacation allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus
• Choice model for tax-exchange of certain employment benefits
• Hybrid working facilitates a good work/life balance
• Generous contribution to the ABP pension plan

University Library (UL)

The University Library supports and advises researchers and lecturers on everything from literature research and research data and software management to open access publishing, open educational resources, and copyright. We offer students workshops, guidance, and study spaces. The University Library also manages and exhibits special collections, heritage, and art. In the coming years, the University Library will continue to develop into a place for meeting, knowledge sharing, and inspiration for both students and staff.

Working at the University Library means contributing to increasing research impact and student success. Together with your colleagues, you will provide innovative services that perfectly meet the needs and wishes of staff and students. The University Library employs 80 staff members at two locations: the VU Amsterdam main building and the AUMC, located on De Boelelaan.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Contributing to a better world through distinctive education and groundbreaking research is VU Amsterdam's ambition. A university where personal development and social engagement are central. Where we collaborate across disciplines and backgrounds on innovations and new insights. Our research spans the entire spectrum: from the humanities, social sciences, and sciences to the life sciences and medical sciences. VU Amsterdam has over 30,500 students and employs more than 4,600 staff members. The easily accessible VU campus is located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, an inspiring environment for education and research.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.