Data Steward (Scientist II/Senior Scientist)

• Manage data cycles between data generators, curators, hosting infrastructure, and the end users
• Facilitate collaboration across the different disciplines, including a deep understanding of all activities, needs, and bottlenecks to ensure seamless data cycles
• Contribute to further development and implementation of metadata and data management solutions and best practices
• Manage data acquisition from public archives with ‘controlled access’ requiring adherence to specific data sharing policies
• Ensuring alignment of internal/external data handling with corresponding data policies
• Author and maintain technical and project documentation
• Collaborate frequently with scientists, data curators & software developers
• Communicate strategies, ideas, goals, and progress to the collaborating teams

• MSc / MD / PhD in the field of molecular biology, medical biology, or genomics - a MUST (Master’s degree will be considered with relevant working experience)
• Experience managing projects in the relevant domain
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with an ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with FAIR data management principles
• Experience in management of data-oriented projects involving data registry, data maintenance, and data integrity
• Basic coding knowledge

Desired personal traits:

• Open, honest, and transparent communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while consistently exercising good judgment
• Having a growth mindset

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