Open Science Data Steward — PSDI & FAIR Data

UKRI; Harwell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Learning & development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI) invites applications for a Research Data Steward. The role supports the PSDI data infrastructure and Open Science initiatives, working with stakeholders to cultivate data communities and curated datasets at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory or Daresbury Laboratory.

The post focuses on data lifecycle, FAIR principles, and open science practices while enabling collaboration and delivering data services and guidance to researchers across the PSDI

Qualifications

• Experience of research data management practices and tools, including repositories and catalogues, to support data curation and sharing.
• Knowledge of FAIR principles and experience in leading and delivering solutions, including translating FAIR principles into practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of team, both in-person and remotely.
• Experience of working with technical and scientific metadata, including setting and monitoring local implementation of relevant standards and best practice.
• Track record in responsibility for the delivery of project outputs.
• Familiarity with and commitment to the aims of Open Science.
• A degree or equivalent in information science, computer science, physical sciences or a related field OR relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with PSDI partners to encourage and embed the adoption of best practice data management techniques, metadata standards, FAIR data principles, and Open Science values.
• Liaising with stakeholders, including the PSDI metadata lead, the data communities technical lead and data community researchers to ensure the data communities are developed to meet the needs of the physical sciences community and demonstrate best practice in research data management.
• Developing and maintaining technical and domain specialisms, to further develop the PSDI data communities whilst delivering specialist advice and guidance.
• Working with PSDI partners to on board new data communities, managing relationships and community needs.
• Participating in community forums to share best practices and standards; for example, setting up and managing a PSDI data community user forum.

Skills

research data management

FAIR data principles

metadata

Open Science

collaboration

Education

information science / computer science / physical sciences degree OR equivalent experience

Tools

repositories

catalogues

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI) invites applications for a Research Data Steward. The role supports the PSDI data infrastructure and Open Science initiatives, working with stakeholders to cultivate data communities and curated datasets at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory or Daresbury Laboratory.

The post focuses on data lifecycle, FAIR principles, and open science practices while enabling collaboration and delivering data services and guidance to researchers across the PSDI