Data Steward | Data Steward (w/m/d)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Universitätsbereich

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 9, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Data Steward within the POLiS Cluster of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research data management and data science projects. Your daily tasks will involve designing and implementing FAIR-compliant data solutions, focusing on archiving, exchange, and analysis of research data. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining data quality assurance measures and comprehensive documentation for data, tools, and research processes. A key aspect of this role is the application of data analytical methods to address scientific questions in close collaboration with researchers, particularly in the interdisciplinary context of battery technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in an international environment, focusing on the development of ontologies and metadata standards for the entire research chain, and enhancing the Kadi4Mat research data platform.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Diploma or Master) in Computer Science, Material Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, or a comparable field, with a completed doctorate.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in research data management, Industry 4.0, data science, and big data
  • Practical experience with relevant tools and programming languages, specifically R and Python
  • Professional competence in material sciences or battery research
  • Experience in the conception, development, and administration of extensive IT infrastructures

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term contract for 1 year. The position is available immediately.