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Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH

Data Steward

Teltow, Brandenburg, Germany

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
16 Oct 2026

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the posting

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  • For the Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, we are looking as soon as possible for a data steward. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis and is initially limited to one year, with a clear prospect of extension based on strong performance.
  • Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.
  • Your tasks
  • A data steward sits between science, administration, IT and compliance. In the ELN environment, this means in concrete terms:
  • ensure data quality, consistency, timeliness and completeness
  • define and maintain data standards, metadata, and ontologies
  • support users (e.g. scientists) with structured data entry
  • supporting governance issues (access rights, audit trails, GxP, etc.)
  • improve ELN workflows (analyze and optimize paper-based or legacy lab workflows into digital formats)
  • support of the institute in the introduction of the ELN
  • train and empower users
  • support in the implementation of data governance and compliance requirements
  • identify, analyze, and remediate data quality issues
  • collaboration in migration and digitization projects
  • Your profile
  • Professional:
  • a degree in computer science with understanding of scientific work in natural sciences, or a degree in the natural sciences (e.g. materials science, chemistry, physics, life sciences) with knowledge of computer science.
  • experience in data management, ideally in a laboratory environment
  • knowledge of data structures, metadata and FAIR principles
  • experience with the introduction and handling of ELN, LIMS or similar systems is a plus
  • participation in the preparation and review of data management plans (DMPs) in accordance with the specifications of funding agencies (e.g. DFG, EU)
  • ensuring the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
  • participation in working groups of the Institute and possibly of the Center
  • Technical:
  • basic understanding of databases and interfaces (APls are an advantage)
  • experience in data modelling or structured information preparation
  • affinity for digital tools and systems
  • familiarity with data preservation and long-term archiving standards
  • Soft Skills:
  • clear communication (interface between business and IT)
  • strong scientific understanding (for our interdisciplinary work)
  • structured, process-oriented way of working
  • ability to take users on board and accompany change independent and proactive
  • ability to communicate complex technical issues in an understandable way
  • independent and proactive
  • high ability to work in a team
  • willingness for continuous professional development
  • Our offer
  • an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
  • an International Welcome Office with guest accommodation
  • 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • social benefits under the collective agreement for the German public sector and remuneration up to pay grade 13 (EntgO Bund)
  • very good work-life balance; options for mobile and flexible working
  • a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschland­ticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
  • individual opportunities for training and development
  • an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
  • very good compatibility of private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
  • a family-friendly working environment with childcare options, e.g. a parent-child room
  • workplace health promotion programmes, e.g. an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • corporate benefits
  • Schwerbehinderte und diesen gleichgestellte behinderte Personen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation und Eignung im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
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