Data steward
We are looking for a data steward: someone with interest in research data management and the broader field of privacy and open science. Someone who wants to support scientific staff and has affinity with the field of Child Development and Education.
What are you going to do
You advise and guide researchers on research data management, including how to collect, store, and securely share research data. In doing so, you are in close contact with the department’s and faculty’s ethics committee. Also, you are in close contact with the university’s legal department to discuss the judicial aspects of certain research projects and collaborations. You also work together with the other data steward of the domain Child Development and Education and the data stewards of the other domains within the faculty, You are the first point of contact for researchers for all questions regarding research data management, including the storage and sharing of research data, privacy, and information security matters. In addition, you contribute to courses for students and researchers on data management, privacy, and the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). In this way, you also contribute to the research field of Child Development and Education.
Tasks:
- you will support researchers in project/data management of the research;
- you will support researchers in drawing up legal agreements for collaborations with third parties, and data sharing;
- you will support in making research data publishable (where possible and desired) in accordance with FAIR principles and Open Science principles;
- you will provide information about European laws and regulations (GDPR) and Research Data Management to students and staff within the department of Child Development and Education;
- you will contribute to the development of policy in the field of research data management;
- you will stimulate and monitor whether defined policies are implemented;
- you will evaluate the risks of research projects using the tools developed for this purpose and advise on measures that can mitigate existing risks.
What do you have to offer
Your experience and profile:
- You have a Master’s degree in Child Development and Education or a related field.
- You are interested in scientific research and the research process, particularly FAIR data and Open Science, and are committed to both quantitative and qualitative research.
- You communicate clearly and effectively and have a high level of proficiency in English. Dutch language skills and the ability to understand Dutch legal texts are an advantage; you are willing to develop these skills.
- You have excellent administrative, organizational and time-management skills. You can set priorities independently and work accurately and consistently on routine tasks, such as reviewing data management plans and maintaining records, including during busy periods.
- You are proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as in a team. You enjoy working with researchers as colleagues and build good rapport with people from different disciplines and backgrounds.
- You take a service-oriented and pragmatic approach to complex questions involving competing interests. You seek input from relevant stakeholders when needed, handle disagreement calmly and keep the dialogue open, escalating issues appropriately to minimize risks.
- You have an interest in, or affinity with, research data management or privacy.
The following are an advantage
- CIPP/E certification;
- Experience with DPIAs and risk assessments;
- Experience with research involving minors and/or parental consent.
What can we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for two years as ‘Data steward 3 (salary scale 10, ; €3.706 - €5.760 gross per month, based on 38 hours per week). The initial employment contract is for one year with a probation period of two months. Upon satisfactory performance, the position may be extended, although this is subject to available financial resources. We are looking for a data steward for 0.4 fte (15,2 hours per week). Depending on the current developments, the position may be temporarily extended with 0.1 fte (3.8 hours per week) to 0.5fte from January 2027 until June 2027. The preferable starting data is January 1st, 2027. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO NU) applies.: If you prove to be a good fit and financial and organizational circumstances remain unchanged, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment agreement.
What else do we offer you
- a position in which initiative and a pro-active work attitude are highly valued,
- an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues,
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
You will work here
The two data stewards of the Department of Child Development and Education in the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Amsterdam are members of Methods and Statistics, one of the 7 programme groups of the Department of Child Development and Education. Methods and Statistics consists is a group (12 members) who specializes in research methods, statistics, psychometrics and data management dedicated to child development and education. Together with the other data steward, you will work with the research director, the Ethical Review Board, and the researchers of the Department of Child Development and Education. You will also collaborate with the data stewards from the other departments in the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Are you interested in the subject of best research practices and the broader field of privacy and open science? Do you want to work at one of Europe's leading research institutes in the field of social and behavioural sciences? Are you looking for a position in which you can assist fellow scientists in adhering to best research practices? The Research Institute of Child Development and Education (RICDE) at the https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences.html at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is looking for a data steward.
Data steward
We are looking for a data steward: someone with interest in research data management and the broader field of privacy and open science. Someone who wants to support scientific staff and has affinity with the field of Child Development and Education.
What are you going to do
You advise and guide researchers on research data management, including how to collect, store, and securely share research data. In doing so, you are in close contact with the department’s and faculty’s ethics committee. Also, you are in close contact with the university’s legal department to discuss the judicial aspects of certain research projects and collaborations. You also work together with the other data steward of the domain Child Development and Education and the data stewards of the other domains within the faculty, You are the first point of contact for researchers for all questions regarding research data management, including the storage and sharing of research data, privacy, and information security matters. In addition, you contribute to courses for students and researchers on data management, privacy, and the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). In this way, you also contribute to the research field of Child Development and Education.
Tasks:
- you will support researchers in project/data management of the research;
- you will support researchers in drawing up legal agreements for collaborations with third parties, and data sharing;
- you will support in making research data publishable (where possible and desired) in accordance with FAIR principles and Open Science principles;
- you will provide information about European laws and regulations (GDPR) and Research Data Management to students and staff within the department of Child Development and Education;
- you will contribute to the development of policy in the field of research data management;
- you will stimulate and monitor whether defined policies are implemented;
- you will evaluate the risks of research projects using the tools developed for this purpose and advise on measures that can mitigate existing risks.
What do you have to offer
Your experience and profile:
- You have a Master’s degree in Child Development and Education or a related field.
- You are interested in scientific research and the research process, particularly FAIR data and Open Science, and are committed to both quantitative and qualitative research.
- You communicate clearly and effectively and have a high level of proficiency in English. Dutch language skills and the ability to understand Dutch legal texts are an advantage; you are willing to develop these skills.
- You have excellent administrative, organizational and time-management skills. You can set priorities independently and work accurately and consistently on routine tasks, such as reviewing data management plans and maintaining records, including during busy periods.
- You are proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as in a team. You enjoy working with researchers as colleagues and build good rapport with people from different disciplines and backgrounds.
- You take a service-oriented and pragmatic approach to complex questions involving competing interests. You seek input from relevant stakeholders when needed, handle disagreement calmly and keep the dialogue open, escalating issues appropriately to minimize risks.
- You have an interest in, or affinity with, research data management or privacy.
The following are an advantage
- CIPP/E certification;
- Experience with DPIAs and risk assessments;
- Experience with research involving minors and/or parental consent.
What can we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for two years as ‘Data steward 3 (salary scale 10, ; €3.706 - €5.760 gross per month, based on 38 hours per week). The initial employment contract is for one year with a probation period of two months. Upon satisfactory performance, the position may be extended, although this is subject to available financial resources. We are looking for a data steward for 0.4 fte (15,2 hours per week). Depending on the current developments, the position may be temporarily extended with 0.1 fte (3.8 hours per week) to 0.5fte from January 2027 until June 2027. The preferable starting data is January 1st, 2027. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO NU) applies.: If you prove to be a good fit and financial and organizational circumstances remain unchanged, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment agreement.
What else do we offer you
- a position in which initiative and a pro-active work attitude are highly valued,
- an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues,
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
You will work here
The two data stewards of the Department of Child Development and Education in the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Amsterdam are members of Methods and Statistics, one of the 7 programme groups of the Department of Child Development and Education. Methods and Statistics consists is a group (12 members) who specializes in research methods, statistics, psychometrics and data management dedicated to child development and education. Together with the other data steward, you will work with the research director, the Ethical Review Board, and the researchers of the Department of Child Development and Education. You will also collaborate with the data stewards from the other departments in the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply via the red button until December 7, 2026. Interviews will take place on December 14, 15, or 16, 2026. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.
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