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Expert in research data management 100%

Inseriert am: 17.04.2019
  
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Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

We develop science-based solutions for pressing challenges in the areas of energy, mobility, building technologies, personal health and environment.


To support our board of directors in the built-up of a scientific IT group at Empa, we are looking for an

Expert in research data management

Empa as worldwide renowned research institution is facing new challenges in research data management. Therefore, novel modelling concepts, numeric intensive simulation, new data management tools, machine learning approaches are crucial for our research.


 


Your tasks


You are the Empa key contact person for the consolidation and analysis of needs of our scientists and will compile the information needed for strategic decisions of the board of directors. As a coordinator you will identify, propose and support solutions for relevant topics such as:



  • high performance data management documentation, exchange and curation systems 

  • e-lab journals, repository systems, data management plans 

  • identification, architecture and design of new technologies


 


As contact person for data management you will lead a user group consisting of experts out of Empa's research departments and you will organize and partly lead trainings and workshops or working groups and coordinate various activities with external partner.


Your profile


You have a university degree (MSc degree) in computational science, or a related scientific discipline. You have already demonstrated experience in research and project management. You are interested to work closely together with our researchers on data science questions. You are a team player and your strengths include taking personal responsibility, high motivation for excellence, flair for elaborating out-of-the-box solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential alongside the ability to collaborate with peers and scientific partners. Excellent communication skills in English and German are mandatory.


 


We offer a challenging position (first limited to 2 years, with development potential) at a research institution with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surroundings. Working place is Dübendorf.


For further information about the position please contact Dr Tanja Zimmermann, Head of Functional Materials Department, tanja.zimmermann@empa.ch and visit our websites www.empa.ch and Empa-Video




We look forward to receiving your online application including a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two referees
by the end of May 2019. Please upload the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.



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