You are a proactive expert in the field of research data management (RDM) who understands where researchers need support. You are curious about the most efficient software support for the analysis of qualitative data, including through the use of AI. You develop guidelines for the management of research data and apply FAIR data principles. You contribute to the further development of policy in this area. Based on your analytical and technical qualities, you think along about (ICT) solutions for researchers that meet the legal requirements and policy ambitions in the field of RDM. You can work both independently and in a team with scientific colleagues, your teammates and other advisors. There is room for your own input and to further develop the RDM support provided. 

This is what you like to do:

• Proactively support, advise and train staff, (PhD)students and their supervisors on data management;  
• Update and develop processes and tools in the field of data management; 
• Develop policy in the field of data management, in close cooperation with the team and academic staff; 
• Contribute to optimizing ICT-facilities in relation to data management; 
• Someone who can easily make connections, both in your work and between colleagues.

You recognize yourself in these qualifications:

• Academic working and thinking level, gained as a PhD (or MSc with extensive research experience); 
• Knowledge of the research process and associated data in the humanities and social sciences, in both qualitative and quantitative research;  
• Thorough knowledge of AVG/GDPR, FAIR data and Open science; 
• Good oral and written communication skills in Dutch and/or English; 
• Also apply if you can only speak English, it is then possible to follow a language course; 
• Experience in giving training courses and workshops in RDM.

Fixed-term contract: 12 months with the prospect of a permanent contract.

We offer you:

• An innovative and vibrant community of scholars and educators;
• A temporary contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent contract;
• A position classified as Datasteward level 3 under the Dutch University Job Classification System UFO (salary scale 10, Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities), step is depending on your relevant experience;
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• Generous amount of holidays;
• Arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home;
• Ability to compose part of your employment conditions yourself (by Employent Individual choices Model);
• A good pension plan via ABP;
• Plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realize your ambitions.

University of Humanistic Studies

The University of Humanistic Studies is an independent university located in a historical building in the centre of Utrecht. Our education and research, inspired by the worldviews and traditions of humanism, focusses on contemporary issues with a normative component, oriented to developing humane and caring societies.

Collectively, 5 chair groups offer a bachelor programme, 3 master programmes and a PhD graduate school to 650 students. We aspire to grow in number of students, research and the realization of social impact. Together with 125 academic and support staffmembers we work in a personal and inclusive atmosphere. For more information: www.uvh.nl

Being a connector between data, science and policy: that is what you are comfortable with. The University of Humanistic Studies (UvH) is a unique place where we conduct research on socially relevant topics, such as a just and caring society. For the UvH, knowledge is not an end in itself; we develop knowledge with society and for society. This makes our data special and so this position for data steward as well!

You will work in this department:

The Research and Valorisation department consists of seven other colleagues working on a variety of themes. The UvH's research program revolves around the question: how do we optimise opportunities for people to live a dignified and meaningful life, in a just and caring society? The research is conducted and developed by five chair groups. Each chair has its own focus and expertise, but in developing these themes, the groups work together, with the Research and Valorisation team playing a facilitating and advisory role.

Please contact for more information: the Head of the Research and Valorisation Department, Mr. Robbert Hoogstraat through r.hoogstraat@uvh.nl 

The first round of interviews will be on Tuesday November 19th 2024.

Applications via e-mail won't be accepted!

Diversity is one of our most important values because we are an inclusive university community. We believe that welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, religions and genders enhances the quality of our education and research. We want you to feel welcome to enrich our university community with your own unique perspective and experiences. We ask you to encourage our including UvH culture eagerly.

Request of Certificate of good conduct (VOG) is part of the hiring procedure and we also conduct a screening policy for certain positions.

We don’t want to be contacted for acquisition purposes as result of this vacancy!