Data Steward (f/m/d) - Munich Data Science Institute

Requirements

Must have:

• Masters degree or higher in Immunology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field with a strong focus on data handling
• Experience working with life-science or immunological research data
• Knowledge of data repositories, metadata standards, and relevant research IT infrastructures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with researchers, data scientists, and IT specialists across disciplinary and institutional boundaries
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Experience working in collaborative research environments is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement harmonised data workflows to ensure data quality, interoperability and reusability
• Support the collection, curation, integration and documentation of different datasets
• Develop shared guidelines and best practices for data integrity, version control and long-term preservation
• Coordinate research data management activities within the project and across collaborating universities
• Support onboarding and training of researchers in good research data management practices
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and contribute to building a sustainable community of practice

Company:

We are the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), seeking a Data Steward to support research data management in collaboration with LETSimmun (TRR 338). This role offers impactful work in shaping sustainable data practices for an inter-university immunology research project within a collaborative environment. We provide opportunities for professional development, flexible working conditions, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.