The Cluster of Excellence BlueMat: Water-Driven Materials develops nature-inspired, sustainable materials whose functionality is controlled by water, creating forward-looking solutions for science and technology. Structured data management is essential for this research. Structured research data management is essential to this research. The Research Data Hub at the University Library supports researchers at Hamburg University of Technology in managing their research data and provides dedicated support to the Cluster through a Data Steward.
We offer a full-time, fixed-term position, remunerated according to salary group 13 TV-L.
Reference number: 26226TTUB
Fixed-term until: 31 December 2032
Start date: 1 January 2027
Application deadline: 27 November 2026
Your tasks
- Coordinate and support research data management (RDM)
- Development of practical RDM guidelines for the Cluster in close collaboration with its scientific leadership
- Advising and supporting researchers throughout the entire research data lifecycle
- Designing and implementing efficient RDM processes and introducing suitable digital tools, such as electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
- Developing and delivering training sessions and creating tailored information resources on research data management, Open Science and data standards
Your profile
- Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent), particularly in engineering, natural sciences, or information sciences
For the professional focus:
- Sound knowledge and practical experience in data management or data science
- In-depth understanding of the FAIR principles, Open Science, and (meta)data standards
- Solid skills in working with data platforms, databases, and version control systems
- Strong communication, mediation, and advisory skills, as well as service orientation and willingness to cooperate
- Excellent English skills (C1), good German skills (B2) are desirable
We offer
- Active participation in shaping research support for an international Cluster of Excellence
- A workplace in an interesting, friendly, and appreciative environment
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- Extensive professional development opportunities
Get to know us
I will be happy to answer any questions
you may have about this position.
Francesca Schulze
Coordination Research Data Hub
Phone: +49 40 42878 3311
E-mail: francesca.schulze@tuhh.de