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Data Steward
53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Job vacancy starting: 12/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa
Limited contract until:
Job ID: 4490
The University of Vienna plans to expand the existing Research Data Management services by offering discipline-specific support through the new Data Stewardship program. The Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy (Fakultät für Geowissenschaften, Geographie und Astronomie / FGGA) is therefore looking for a highly motivated person (m/f/d) with an academic background in one or more of the FGGA discipline/s and/or data stewardship for the position of Data Steward. Ideally, you have experience in the areas of data management and processing, quality control, data evaluation and analysis to understand reseacher’s needs and offer tailored support. This position is temporary for a period of 3 years. By mutual agreement and if the corresponding funds are available, there may be an option for an extended/permanent employment.
Job description:
As Data Steward at the FGGA, you will support researchers in the sustainable handling of research data and the development of strategies for discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary Research Data Management (RDM) that complies with the FAIR principles and makes data findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable. In this position shared between the FGGA and the Research Data Management Team of the University Library, you will inhabit an important role at the intersection between research and research infrastructure. Your workplace is located at the Dean's Office of the FGGA. Together with the researchers at FGGA, experts from central research support services (University Library, Vienna University Computer Center, Research Services and Career Development), as well as Data Stewards from other faculties/centres, you will further develop the RDM at FGGA and University. You can expect a diverse and forward-looking work environment that offers room for personal growth and the unique opportunity to actively shape and further develop this role.
Your tasks:
... include, in particular ...
Advice and support to researchers in the area of RDM and Open Science, such as assisting them in writing data management plans, organizing their data, and preparing their data for publication in repositorie- s Design and development of innovative discipline-specific services in the area of RD
- M Building awareness for sustainable RD
- M Development of workflows, policies and standards for RD
- M Design and delivery of needs-based training on RDM and Open Scienc
- e Conducting needs assessments among the FGGA facult
- y Networking in university internal, national and international initiative
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Your profile:
Master’s degree or Diploma in an FGGA discipline and/or experience in data stewardship in combination with a Master’s degree or Diploma in a different discipline such as Data Scienc- e Strong interest or experience in the area of RDM and Open Scienc
- e Good knowledge of research practice, as well as a broad understanding of how research operates, and how data and software underpin reproducible researc
- h Knowledge of Python and Jupyter service
- s Experience with designing and delivering trainin
- g Very good command of written and spoken Englis
- h Good command of written and spoken German or a willingness to acquire i
- t Willingness to lear
- n Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- s Creativity and innovative spiri
- t Service orientation, ability to work under pressure and flexibilit
- y Independent, accurate and systematic way of workin
- g Ability to work in a tea
- m
What we offer:
Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can - upon agreement - also work from home (within Austria) partly; possibly, there is also the option of working part-time by mutual agreement.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.390,30 (14x per year / amount for 2025) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!
It’s that easy to apply:
With your CV, letter of motivation, and leaving certificate-
Via our job portal / Apply now-butto
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If you have any content questions, please contact:
Astrid Heusmann
astrid.heusmann@univie.ac.at
We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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Application deadline: 08/28/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)