Research Data Management Staff Member (m/f/d) - Reference: 41-2026 FDM -

As part of its target agreement with the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK), Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is pursuing the establishment of university-wide governance for research data management (RDM) in accordance with the FAIR principles, as well as the development of subject-specific research data guidelines by December 31, 2027. To implement this strategic task, a position for the introduction and support of research data management (RDM) needs to be filled as soon as possible within the Research Unit.

The job holder (m/f/d) will be responsible for the following tasks in particular :

• Development and implementation of a university-wide strategy for research data management in coordination with university management, faculties, central institutions and university research institutes,
• Development of a governance structure for research data management, taking into account the FAIR principles as well as national and international standards,
• Development of guidelines for implementing the FAIR principles in accordance with the guidelines of HSZG, relevant third-party funding bodies and applicable scientific standards,
• Development of subject-specific research data guidelines in accordance with the target agreement with the SMWK,
• Analysis of existing processes, systems and support services, as well as development of recommendations for the further development of the research infrastructure,
• Advising researchers on the planning, documentation, storage, archiving and reuse of research data,
• Development of information, consulting and training services for research data management,
• Conceptualization of structures and processes including handouts and the implementation of training courses or workshops for HSZG members on FDM,
• Networking of the university with regional and supra-regional RDM initiatives and specialist networks.

The following knowledge and skills are required.

• Successfully completed university studies, preferably in STEM or economics fields,
• Knowledge of national and international developments in research data management,
• Knowledge of the FAIR principles and the Open Science movement,
• Knowledge of the requirements of relevant third-party funding providers (DFG, BMBF, EU),
• Experience in project or change management,
• Experience in developing guidelines, concepts or governance structures,
• Knowledge of legal frameworks (data protection, copyright, research ethics),
• Academically acquired knowledge or professional experience in the areas of data management and the digitization of processes, preferably in the academic field,
• Knowledge of the structures and working methods of universities, research institutions or comparable institutions.

Furthermore, the following are desirable

• Expertise in the areas of Open Data, Open Science, and Open Access,
• Practical knowledge in the field of preparing and conducting training courses and workshops, as well as pedagogical and didactic skills.

We expect from you

• Willingness to actively collaborate with different target groups within the university (researchers, administration, management),
• strong teamwork skills, initiative and consulting expertise.

We offer you

• a responsible position at the interface of university administration and research,
• the active participation in the structural development of the university,
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a company health management system with offers for workplace health promotion as well as
• the option to use a job ticket.