Data Steward / Data Manager 80-100% (m/f/d)

Lib4RI – Library for the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain: Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL – is the joint library of the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain. Lib4RI is an innovative service provider for the approximately 4,000 employees of the four institutions. The library focuses on a comprehensive range of electronic media and web-based, customer-friendly services. Both are constantly being developed and adapted to the changing needs of the users.
Data Steward / Data Manager 80-100% (m/f/d)
For the further development of our services, we are looking for a
The Lib4RI is expanding its services to include research data management (RDM) support to researchers, as part of the swissuniversities Open Science Programme. This position would be a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.

What exactly can you expect?

• Curate and make accessible RDM resources for the research community
• Collaborate with research groups to automate workflows and support open data publication with rich metadata and policy compliance
• Assist researchers in integrating existing infrastructures and tools for managing and sharing research data
• Support researchers in developing data management plans
• Work closely with the scientific IT teams of the four research institutes to establish or automate RDM workflows and to provide other data management support as needed

What do you bring to the table?

• University degree, preferably in the natural or engineering sciences
• In-depth knowledge of research data management, open research data,
  and FAIR data principles
• Extensive IT skills (for example, experience with Python, R, SQL, XML, JSON, Git)
• Clear communicator, with strong communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, a high degree of service orientation, initiative, and willingness to take on responsibility

We offer a varied and challenging job in an international environment, flexible working hours and hybrid working, an open working atmosphere, good opportunities for further training and a modern workplace in Dübendorf. You will be employed by Eawag. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.

The application deadline is 15 May 2025 or when the position is filled. The application should include your CV, and a cover letter highlighting your experiences with open research data and research data management.

For further information, please contact Dr Moushumi Ulrich-Nath, Project Manager in E-Resources & IT Services. You can find more information about the Lib4RI library at www.lib4ri.ch/.

We look forward to receiving your application.Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology