Data Analyst: Open Research Insights (6-Month Project)

Erasmus University Rotterdam; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO-NU salary scale 10

EURFlex payroll

Job summary

Erasmus University Rotterdam is conducting a six‑month diagnostic project on Open Research Information (ORI). The Data Analyst will assess OpenAlex and OpenAIRE against proprietary databases like Dimensions, Scopus, and Web of Science for Erasmus MC and RSM, reporting progress to ERS and key faculty.

This role is anchored in evidence-based analysis to guide management decisions. The position requires a completed master’s degree and strong data-handling skills, with availability from 5 October to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong quantitative data handling and analytical skills.
• Availability for the full project period Oct 5 – Nov 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assess open and proprietary databases against Erasmus MC and RSM use cases.
• Document data coverage, quality, metrics, and information types.
• Populate the readiness assessment framework with evidence-based findings.
• Summarise findings to support management advice and report weekly to project leads.

Skills

Quantitative data handling

Analytical skills

Dataset experience

Data cleaning and matching

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Erasmus University Rotterdam is conducting a six‑month diagnostic project on Open Research Information (ORI). The Data Analyst will assess OpenAlex and OpenAIRE against proprietary databases like Dimensions, Scopus, and Web of Science for Erasmus MC and RSM, reporting progress to ERS and key faculty.

This role is anchored in evidence-based analysis to guide management decisions. The position requires a completed master’s degree and strong data-handling skills, with availability from 5 October to