RESEARCH MANAGER/DATA MANAGER 3 years

EURAXESS Ireland; Brussel Hoofdstad; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Social Study (TSS) and CEVIPOL at Université Libre de Bruxelles seek a full-time Data Manager to oversee data collection, processing, and archiving within a cross-institutional team in Brussels. The role focuses on ethics, data protection, Open Data, and FAIR principles; English proficiency is required, French is an asset, and a PhD or Master in political science is preferred.

You will contribute to grant applications and promote data sharing with researchers, students, and media, while

Formación

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in data management within research contexts.
• Knowledge of research ethics regulations and database management.
• Familiarity with FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability).
• Knowledge of institutional repositories and Open Data practices.
• Full command of English (excellent academic writing and oral skills), French is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team, meet deadlines, and combine autonomy with guidelines.
• Experience of working in an international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee data collection and labeling for TSS and CEVIPOL.
• Develop Data Management Plans and ethics documentation.
• Prepare data protection protocols and manage open data releases.
• Share processed data with research teams and promote Open Access.
• Support grant applications and calls.

Conocimientos

Data management

Research ethics

Open Data

FAIR principles

English proficiency

French language

Educación

Master's or PhD in Political Science or related

Descripción del empleo

Philosophy and Social Sciences Department

Organisation/Company Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) Department Philosophy and Social Sciences Department Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 1 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38h Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The selected candidate will be hired as a full-time Data manager at Université Libre de Bruxelles working for the Centre d’études de la vie politique (CEVIPOL) and The Social Study (TSS) 50% and 50% respectively.

As part of the research team based at CEVIPOL, the tasks to be completed will be the following.

1. Data Collection & Processing

• Supervise data collection through questionnaires (TSS)
• Label variables according to established nomenclature (TSS)
• Clean and prepare datasets after collection (TSS, CEVIPOL)

2. Research Ethics & Compliance

• Support development of Data Management Plans (CEVIPOL)
• Prepare ethics approval documentation for the PhiSoc Ethics Committee (CEVIPOL)
• Define data protection protocols for ULB's Data Protection Officer (CEVIPOL)
• Verify and forward data linkage requests to relevant authorities (Statbel, Crossroads Bank for Social Security) (TSS)

3. Open Data Implementation

• Archive data and metadata in the institutional repository (e.g. SODHA) (TSS, CEVIPOL)
• Make collected data available as open access following appropriate embargo periods (TSS, CEVIPOL)
• Prepare data and metadata for repository deposits according to FAIR principles (TSS, CEVIPOL)
• Support discussions within ULB regarding Open Data, particularly for qualitative research methods (CEVIPOL)

4. Knowledge Transfer & Promotion

• Transmit processed data to research teams (TSS)
• Promote Open Access data to various audiences including researchers, students, and media (CEVIPOL)
• Potentially serve as a Data Ambassador within ULB (CEVIPOL)

5. Support for research grant applications

• Transmit information about calls for research grants (CEVIPOL)
• Support applicants in the preparation of grant applications (CEVIPOL)

The Social Study

The Social Study (TSS) is a research platform for questionnaire-based surveys, established in 2022 by Belgium’s ten universities. A representative sample of the Belgian population - slightly over 5,000 individuals aged 16 and older - was recruited using a probabilistic sampling method based on addresses extracted from the Belgian National Register. These 5,000 panelists agreed to be part of TSS for several years and to participate in questionnaire-based surveys every six weeks (roughly eight times a year). The surveys fielded are commissioned by scientific research teams from various disciplines (economics, sociology, political science, communication, psychology, public health, criminology, ...).

TSS works with a team of experienced researchers in charge of panel, survey and data management. They are based at various universities in Belgium. The newly recruited member of staff will work at ULB (under supervision of Prof. Jean-Benoit Pilet) and will be especially involved in data management and the implementation of the Open Science Policy that TSS is implementing for all data collected via the platform. Finally, since surveys are fielded both in Dutch and French, the selected candidate may be providing some help for the linguistic quality of the questionnaires.

More information on TSS may be found on the website of the platform.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines (e.g. sociology)
• Demonstrated experience in data management within research contexts
• Knowledge of research ethics regulations and database management

Mobility Requirement

The selected candidate will be required to live in Belgium and come to work in Brussels. Limited telework options are available.

Scientific knowledge and skills

• Experience with data cleaning, processing, and archiving methodologies for qualitative and quantitative data in the social sciences
• Understanding of data protection regulations and implementation
• Familiarity with FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability)
• Knowledge of institutional repositories and Open Data practices

Specific Requirements

General knowledge and skills

• Full command of English (excellent academic writing and oral skills), French is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team, to meet deadlines and to combine autonomy with respect of guidelines
• Good oral communication skills and ability to take part in meetings and interact with researchers at all stages of their career
• Experience of working in an international environment

Languages

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Eligibility Criteria

Equal opportunity policy

ULB's personnel policy is based on diversity and equal opportunity.

We recruit candidates on the basis of their skills, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, disability, etc.

Work Environment and Conditions

The post foresees access to a shared office at CEVIPOL, in ULB Sociology Institute located at Avenue Jeanne 44 in Ixelles, as well as access to relevant hardware and all necessary work material.

The selected data manager will be fully integrated in CEVIPOL’s intellectual and social activities.

Remuneration

• With PhD qualification: 3000 €/month net(plus seniority)

Application Calendar

• Deadline for applications: 1 November 2026.
• Notification of short-listed candidates: within a few days after deadline.
• Interviews: 13 November, on ULB Campus Solbosch (Ixelles), with Profs. Pietro Castelli, Amandine Crespy, and Jean-Benoît Pilet.
• Final decision: as soon as possible after the interviews
• Start date: 1 December 2026 (early January 2027 at the latest)

Additional Comments

CETRE D’ETUDE DE LA VIE POLITIQUE (CEVIPOL)

With about 90 members, CEVIPOL is the largest political science research center in Belgium. Located within the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, its members conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of political sociology, comparative politics, European studies, and area studies (Russia and the Caucasus, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia).

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science - CEVIPOL Country Belgium State/Province Brussels City Brussels Geofield