Head of Research Data Management & Infrastructure

ETH Zürich; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Public transport subscriptions and car

Childcare options

Attractive pension benefits

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) at ETH Zurich in Basel is seeking a head of the new departmental Research Data Management Facility to start immediately or by agreement.

You will establish the RDM unit, define the departmental RDM strategy, translate needs into sustainable system solutions, and lead a small specialized team while ensuring FAIR, secure, and scalable infrastructure with open source emphasis.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or comparable fields.
• Several years of experience in research data management.
• In-depth knowledge of FAIR principles, open science standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g. data security).
• Experience in designing and managing complex software projects.

Aufgaben

• Establish the RDM unit and develop it strategically.
• Define and prioritize the departmental RDM strategy in line with ETH-wide as well as national and international developments.
• Identify specific needs with research groups and translate them into viable, sustainable system solutions.
• Design, plan, and manage software projects from requirements engineering and stakeholder management to budget responsibility.
• Ensure that RDM systems are FAIR-compliant, secure, efficient, and sustainably operated.
• Participate in the design, prototyping, and further development of RDM infrastructures, preferably based on open source technologies.
• Collaborate with the departmental IT Facility for rollout and reliable operation of the systems.
• Build a small, specialized team and promote its professional and personal development.
• Represent and position the unit visibly within the ETH environment and in national and international RDM networks.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independence

Regulatory awareness

Open science knowledge

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or comparable fields

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) at ETH Zurich in Basel is seeking a head of the new departmental Research Data Management Facility to start immediately or by agreement.

You will establish the RDM unit, define the departmental RDM strategy, translate needs into sustainable system solutions, and lead a small specialized team while ensuring FAIR, secure, and scalable infrastructure with open source emphasis.