Data Steward

Deltares

Delft, Netherlands 🇳🇱

Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for innovation and making a positive impact on society through research? Are you experienced in data management and committed to implementing FAIR data practices in your work? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Data Steward at Deltares, a leading knowledge institute working on solutions for global challenges such as climate change. 

What can you expect as a data steward at Deltares?  

You will be part of our company-wide FAIR data team and will jointly develop and implement data management protocols and policies. Your role will involve engaging and supporting Deltares colleagues, collaborating with other data stewards, and promoting the use of data according to FAIR principles.  

At Deltares, we are known for our innovative research in water and subsurface. This involves a wide range of research topics, including artificial intelligence, applied-physics, software development, and environmental sciences. Data is a crucial asset in all these areas. You will have the opportunity to work with researchers to design data management protocols, advise on their use, and support the collection, processing, archiving, and reuse of research data. 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with: 

  • Knowledge and experience on processing scientific data, and willingness to further develop these skills. Familiarity with metadata management, audit trails, and data capture tools;
  • Willingness to actively participate in networks of expertise and well-informed about current developments in FAIR and Research Data Management (RDM);
  • Knowledge and experience with research software and related workflows, such as version control (Git). Experience as a data-driven researcher, data manager or data steward in science research, in which you have learned how to draw up data management plans and execute these;
  • A relevant qualification (BSc or MSc or other) in e.g. information technology, computer sciences or related to data management is an advantage. As is an affinity with geospatial data;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a team-oriented approach, and a curious and analytical mindset are essential. 

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a real difference in the field of science research through data management and want to work on innovative projects such as our coastal engineering research, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team at Deltares! 

Working at Deltares  

Deltares is an independent institute for applied research in the field of water and subsurface. We have a nice mix of gender, age, technical skills and cultural background, and offer an inspiring working environment with a strong focus on innovation. Deltares places high demands on the quality of its knowledge and advice. Enabling Delta life is our core business. We offer:   

  • Hybrid working is among the possibilities.  Thus, well-facilitated, you can also work part-time from home;  
  • Excellent training opportunities for personal and professional growth;  
  • Deltares offers a market conform salary. Scaling will be based on your experience. ABP average salary pension, 34 days of vacation, vitality budget and a mobility budget;  
  • One-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment 
  • Our Campus in Delft contains unique facilities such as the Delta Flume and our iD-lab, an interactive data research laboratory;  
  • A diverse and inclusive working environment.* 
  • Here you can find more information about our attractive terms of employment.

Interested?  

Are you interested in this job and do you fit the job qualifications? Apply directly by uploading your CV and motivation letter. For more information you may contact Gert-Jan Schotmeijer (Gertjan.Schotmeijer@deltares.nl) or Alex Stoelwinder, recruiter; sollicitatie@deltares.nl; +31631023969.

*Deltares is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment


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