Data Steward

SIGRA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Bicycle plan

Public transport discount

AVL Academy education

Staff association

Job summary

Netherlands Cancer Institute is seeking a Data Steward to support data management across our research studies, ensuring data are well-structured, reliable and FAIR. You will work with researchers to collect, curate and standardise diverse data types, contributing to automated data flows for multiple studies in translational cancer research.

The role is based in Amsterdam in the Translational Gastrointestinal Oncology group, with a 36-hour week contract and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in a biomedical science related field.
• Experience with data management, validation checks and generating summary statistics.
• Experience with Electronic Data Capturing systems.
• Programming skills (bash/R/python).
• Experience with creating (and using) databases (Mongo/SQL).
• Design and implementation of sustainable, standardized data workflows between different systems.
• Nice to have: clinical trials or translational research experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with the collection, checking, curating and structuring data types.
• Contribute to standardising and automating data flows for multiple studies.

Skills

Data management

Validation checks

EDC systems

Bash

R

Python

MongoDB

SQL

FAIR principles

Data workflows

Education

MSc/PhD in biomedical sciences

BSc in biomedical science

Tools

EDC systems

MongoDB

SQL

Job description

We are looking for a Data Steward to support data management activities across our research studies and help ensure that research data is well-structured, reliable and FAIR. In this role, you will work closely with researchers and contribute to the collection, curation and standardisation of diverse data types. Are you passionate about making research data more accessible and reusable, and eager to contribute to high-quality translational cancer research? Then we look forward to hearing from you!

The Netherlands Cancer Institute is an internationally recognised centre of scientific excellence. Research is focused on early detection of cancer, improving cancer treatment through imaging and molecular diagnostics, new medicines, improved operating techniques, more effective radiotherapy and combinations of these, epidemiology and psychosocial research.
The Translational Gastrointestinal Oncology (TGO) group focuses on colorectal cancer research, with emphasis on discovery, validation and implementation of biomarkers for early detection (screening, surveillance), prognosis and response to therapy. This involves omics-based tumour profiling, using DNA-, RNA- and proteomics-based techniques, in order to stratify patient groups and arrive at individual tailored therapies. The group is also heavily involved with Health-RI, the interconnected infrastructure for personalised medicine & health research in the Netherlands and support for the national data-integration platform cBioPortal, and making translational research data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable).

Your role

As a data steward within our group, you will be involved with FAIR data management activities. You’ll aid researchers with the collection, checking, curating and structuring of different data types, and will contribute to standardising and automating data flows for multiple studies.

Why the Netherlands Cancer Institute?

Science is at the heart of everything we do at the NKI. But breakthroughs don't happen through science alone; they happen through people – curious minds, bold thinkers, people who challenge assumptions and turn complex questions into meaningful discoveries. Around 600 scientists, together with 150 scientific and 150 administrative professionals, work here across the full spectrum of cancer research, from fundamental science to clinical innovation. With roughly 55 nationalities represented, we form a vibrant international community where English is our shared language and every voice carries equal weight. Our institute sits just 15 minutes by bike from the heart of Amsterdam.

Vereisten

We seek to recruit an ambitious candidate, preferably holding a MSc or PhD degree, capable of independent thinking, with a proactive attitude and a strong commitment to translational cancer research and implementation in daily clinical practice. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary multi-centre environment and on several unique research projects and will therefore need excellent communication skills. Further knowledge and skill requirements include:

• A BSc or MSc in a biomedical science related field
• Experience with data management, including validation checks and generating summary statistics
• Experience with Electronic Data Capturing systems
• Programming skills (bash/R/python)
• Experience with creating (and using) databases (Mongo/SQL)
• Design and implementation of sustainable, standardized data workflows between different systems

It’s a plus if you have experience with:

• Clinical trials or translational research studies
• Previous data management experience in a hospital setting
• Digital pathology/radiology systems and respective data models
• Biobank systems and data models
• Knowledge of FAIR principles and metadata standards

Your development opportunities and employment conditions

The basis for your employment conditions is in accordance with the CLA Hospitals. You will receive from us:

• A year's contract for 36 hours per week, with the possibility of extension. The position is available from 1 October 2026;
• A gross monthly salary between € 3.463,- and € 4.914,-, based on a 36-hour working week, in line with FWG 50 and depending on your experience;
• 144 holiday hours and 57 hours of Personal Life Budget, with full-time employment;
• Annual holiday pay of 8.33% and a fixed end-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
• A travel allowance of €0.23 per km;
• Free parking at the Netherlands Cancer Institute. And with our bicycle plan and discount on public transport we also make it attractive for you to leave the car at home;
• A great opportunity in a specialised hospital where you can also continue to learn and grow yourself if you wish: the AVL Academy offers innovative and inspiring education in the field of oncology professional knowledge, skills and personal development;
• Opportunity to exercise at our Fit Boutiqs;
• An active staff association.

For further information about the position, please contact Mariska Bierkens via [e-mail]. For questions about the application procedure, please contact Daphne Heemskerk via [e-mail].

This vacancy is open for applications until 30-11-2026. Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview before the closing date.