Data Steward

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

**Your role**:

- Your main tasks will consist of: _
- Support research groups in writing and implementing data management plans (DMPs)
- Assist with managing data submissions and handling data access requests and support in downstream processes
- Contribute to the design and implementation of data stewardship tools
- Assist researchers to comply with data protection regulations, in particular support with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and curation of institutional records of processing activities
- Develop and give training on relevant topics including Data Management, Data Protection and Reproducibility
- Contribute to projects, project deliverables, scientific publications, and community work in the field of Data Stewardship
- Improve on procedures/practices, as advancements in the field dictate
- Aid the design and implementation of institutional policies and procedures for adequate data lifecycle management, standards and legal compliance, data protection, documentation, and information security
- Contribute to research and developments towards novel IT solutions in research data management, research reproducibility and data protection
- Contribute to the development and execution of change management processes as and when necessary, such as, emerging data stewardship approaches, tools, new regulations, and codes of conduct

**Your profile**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, data science, or another field but with equivalent and proven experience
- First experience of collaborative research, research data management and data protection is considered an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Any other language is considered an asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and problem-solving service-oriented mindset
- Ability to articulate clearly technical needs within an interdisciplinary setting
- Demonstrable computer programming skills are an advantage
- No prior knowledge of the biomedical research required, but a willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at one time while working independently and effectively under deadlines
- An enthusiastic and motivated team player
- Willingness to learn and ability to adapt

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- List of publications, data, infrastructure, software, or other projects
- Description of past experience and future interests
- The name and addresses of three referees (if available)
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Research and development specialist
- Job Reference: UOL07470

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