Data Steward: Open Science & Research Integrity

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Holiday allowance (8%)

End-of-year bonus (8.3%)

Commuting expenses

Flexible benefits package

Work from home option

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam seeks a Data Steward to support researchers, PhD candidates and staff in data management, open science and compliance. You will work within the SBE Research Office, collaborating with Library, IT, Legal Affairs and Grants offices, ensuring responsible data handling and alignment with policies.

You will help develop policies, procedures and training on data stewardship and research ethics, serving as a point of contact for researchers while promoting FAIR data and

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in a relevant field and strong knowledge of research data management.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and research processes.
• Affinity with scientific research and the academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to researchers on data management throughout the lifecycle.
• Support researchers in preparing and reviewing Data Management Plans (DMPs).
• Advise on secure storage, sharing, publication and archiving of data.

Skills

Master's degree

Data management knowledge

Privacy regulations

Affinity with scientific research

Research ethics understanding

Advisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Independent work

Proactive service mindset

English proficiency

Dutch language (desirable)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam seeks a Data Steward to support researchers, PhD candidates and staff in data management, open science and compliance. You will work within the SBE Research Office, collaborating with Library, IT, Legal Affairs and Grants offices, ensuring responsible data handling and alignment with policies.

You will help develop policies, procedures and training on data stewardship and research ethics, serving as a point of contact for researchers while promoting FAIR data and