Head of Research Data Management & Open Science Infra

ETH Zürich; Basel; Sur place; CHF 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

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Public transport subscriptions

Car sharing

Childcare options

Pension benefits

Résumé du poste

ETH Zurich’s Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering seeks a head of the Research Data Management Facility to establish and lead the new unit. You will shape the RDM strategy, identify needs with research groups, and deliver sustainable, FAIR-compliant software solutions in a cross-disciplinary environment.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with IT, governance, and research units, and represent the unit in ETH networks and national/international RDM communities.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field with research background.
• Several years of experience in research data management.
• Strong knowledge of FAIR principles and open science standards.
• Experience designing and managing complex software projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Responsabilités

• Establish the RDM unit and develop it strategically.
• Define and prioritize the departmental RDM strategy in line with ETH-wide developments.
• Identify needs with research groups and translate into viable system solutions.
• Design, plan, and manage software projects from requirements to budget.
• Ensure RDM systems are FAIR-compliant, secure, and sustainable.
• Participate in design, prototyping, and development of RDM infrastructures (open source preferred).
• Roll out and reliably operate systems with the departmental IT Facility.
• Build and lead a small specialized team and promote internal competencies.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independence

Decision making

English proficiency

German language knowledge

Formation

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

Outils

Open source technologies

Software project management

Description du poste

ETH Zurich’s Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering seeks a head of the Research Data Management Facility to establish and lead the new unit. You will shape the RDM strategy, identify needs with research groups, and deliver sustainable, FAIR-compliant software solutions in a cross-disciplinary environment.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with IT, governance, and research units, and represent the unit in ETH networks and national/international RDM communities.