Head of Research Data Management & Open Science

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport benefits

Car sharing

Childcare options

Pension benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich seeks a Head of Research Data Management Facility to establish and develop the RDM unit strategically, aligning it with ETH-wide, national, and international developments.

You will manage software projects from requirements engineering to budgeting, ensure FAIR, secure, and sustainable systems, and actively help design open source infrastructures. You will lead a small team and represent the unit in ETH networks.

Qualifications

• PhD in natural sciences, engineering or CS.
• Experience in research data management.
• Knowledge of FAIR principles and open science standards.
• Experience designing and managing complex software projects.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate visions into projects.
• Management experience or leadership potential.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• High independence and sense of responsibility.
• Very good English; German a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the RDM unit strategically.
• Define and prioritize RDM strategy aligned with ETH-wide and international developments.
• Identify needs with research groups and translate into viable solutions.
• Design, plan, and manage software projects from requirements to budget.
• Ensure RDM systems are FAIR, secure, efficient, and sustainable.
• Participate in design and development of RDM infrastructures, preferably open source.
• Collaborate with IT Facility for rollout and operation.
• Build and lead a small team and develop internal competencies.
• Represent and position the unit within ETH and external RDM networks.

Skills

PhD degree

Research data management

FAIR principles

Open science standards

Software project leadership

Strategic thinking

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Independent and responsible

Education

PhD in natural sciences / engineering / CS

Job description

ETH Zurich seeks a Head of Research Data Management Facility to establish and develop the RDM unit strategically, aligning it with ETH-wide, national, and international developments.

You will manage software projects from requirements engineering to budgeting, ensure FAIR, secure, and sustainable systems, and actively help design open source infrastructures. You will lead a small team and represent the unit in ETH networks.