Job description
This Data Engineer role is embedded in the Laboratory and the Applied Geophysics section of the Department of Geoscience and Engineering and works in close cooperation with scientific staff, technicians, and the geothermal research manager. The position is closely linked to the setup of the national research infrastructure for solid earth science (EPOS-NL and EPOS eNLarge projects) which includes the Delft Subsurface Urban Energy Laboratory (DSUEL). DSUEL is a combined facility which includes the campus geothermal well (constructed in 2023), a high temperature storage system (to be implemented in 2025) and a deep monitoring borehole (to be constructed in 2028) as well as the Petrophysics Laboratory.

You will be responsible for the implementation, development and use of data systems and the management of data from TU Delft’s EPOS-NL/eNLarge research facilities, as well as for guidance on data management/analytics strategy for the wider department. You will contribute to providing the strategic and technical framework for curating data, and for ensuring that the data is useful now and in the future. The candidate is expected to be able to take initiative to advance the quality and use of the data, including both on the data curation and advanced analysis. You will also contribute to organising data access for users and for coordinating data management and curating activities with the European EPOS partners and specifically the Multi-Scale Laboratories community. A proactive attitude is highly appreciated. We expect the willingness to engage in a team with a wide range of skills and experience, i.e. undertaking various tasks where needed and where opportunities are identified. In particular, we expect a close working relationship with the geothermal research manager.

Job requirements
A MSc/PhD level background in geosciences and/or data engineering, is beneficial, as well as a high level of organisational and communication skills.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Devise and implement efficient solutions for data collection, storage and management.
• Establish rules and procedures for secure data transfer, sharing and handling.
• Lead and execute data curation and management, including: drafting metadata, performing data analytics and performing data presentation (e.g. visualisation of large 3D datasets); knowledge of ‘big data’ techniques is desirable.
• Data sharing and integration of data with data repositories (e.g. 4TU.Research Data) and EPOS partners, in line with open data policies.
• Handle requests for information and data access from project partners and external users.
• Assist and support staff members in their daily use of data systems. Provide data management/analytics guidance to others and further developing expertise of the department.
• Contribute to developing a vision on data management/analytics for the TU Delft laboratory and for geothermal and monitoring data.
• Collaborating with lab technicians and academics; keeping oversight of EPOS-NL lab activities in order to tailor data strategy, management and technical advice.
• Collaborating with data managers/developers at Utrecht University.

TU Delft
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

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Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year with possible extension to a max of 4 years Temporary with prospect of permanent.
• A job of 32-40 hours per week.
• A salary based on Schaal 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €3345 - €5278 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Auke Barnhoorn, Auke.Barnhoorn@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 20 December 2024 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

You can address your application to Auke Barnhoorn.

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• A knowledge security check will be part of the selection procedure (for details page 45: national knowledge security guidelines)
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.