Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Gesundheit, Soziales
Heidelberg
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 54.000 € – 63.500 € (von XING geschätzt)
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Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
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Data Steward / Data Custodian (m/f/d)
wanted of the next possible date at Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology.
We are seeking a motivated Data Steward / Data Custodian to support and further develop the data management strategy of the DFG-funded CRC TRR319 – RMaP. In this role, you will help implement FAIR and Open Science practices, ensure high-quality data governance, and maintain the technical infrastructure supporting our research community.
- Job-ID: V000015163
- Field of application: Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: full-time (100 %)
- Published: 03.02.2026
- Limitation: Temporary (2 years, with the possibility of extension)
- Contract: TV-L
Your Tasks
- Assess current data management practices, identify gaps, and help develop an updated, DFG-compliant data governance strategy.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the consortium’s data management workflows, including open-source software development where needed.
- Ensure smooth operation of all workflow components, including SODAR (web GUI, REST API, CLI tools) and its underlying systems (iRODS, ISA metadata model).
- Manage data transfer and access within the consortium, including authorization and permissions.
- Ensure metadata and data quality (accuracy, completeness, consistency).
- Maintain a library of sample sheet templates using controlled vocabularies and ontologies, in collaboration with researchers.
- Maintain DFG-compliant SOPs and coordinate training and guidance for researchers.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s + ≥5 years experience) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of modern OMICS datasets and the FAIR principles.
- Experience with data governance, research data management, and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with large-scale scientific data, metadata handling, Unix-like environments, and programming (preferably Python); database skills are a plus.
- Ability to work with and extend an existing code base (Git or similar).
- Understanding of research culture, scientific information management, and Open Science standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; German language skills are an advantage.
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- (Partial) project management / project responsibility possible if suitable
- Interdisciplinary cooperation
- Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
- Collectively agreed remuneration TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days vacation
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie
Prof. Dr. Christoph Dieterich
The UKHD embraces diversity and values diversity.
Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.
Classification is based on qualifications and personal requirements. The salary (gross) is for a full-time position and does not include the annual bonus or other allowances.
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