Data Steward

Work description

• Support for researchers/students in the field of data management, data storage, data sharing, and Fair data principles;

• Develop and implement data management plans for projects and data collections and align Data Management Plans (DMP) with the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, lnteroperable, Reusable) data principles and the principles of Open Science;
• Advise projects and data collection on compliance with regulations and field-specific legal and ethical standards;
• Provide adequate research data management (RDM) support to researchers. This involves, for example, supporting researchers in improving the reproducibility of their computational analyses or directing researchers to appropriate data management and archival solutions;
• Monitor a projecťs needs regarding data-infrastructure and tools for RDM;
• Determine the adequate level of knowledge and skills of researchers on RDM;
• Identity the requirements of adequate support and data infrastructure for FAIR and long-term archiving of data of a project;
• Educate the researcher in the area of FAIR data and Open Science.

Requirements

• Minimal Bc. in a technical field (biological field with a willingness to develop technical skills)

• Good knowledge of the English language
• Communicativeness, team working
• Knowledge of data management is advantageous
• Driving licence

We offer

• Training in data steward-related skills

• Work on interesting international projects in an experienced and motivated team;
• Experinece in very perspective field
• Employee benefits ((5 weeks of vacation, four days of sick leave, discounted mobile calls or banking services at a partner bank, free MS Office for private use, allowance for meals);
• Possibility of persona! and professional development

Start: 11/2026 - 1/2027

Contract: Full time

Working place: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Vodňany,

Salary: publick university tariff + experience nad motivation bonuses

Please send a structured CV, a motivation letter and a copy of your highest completed education certificate to Ing. Eva Slabší to the address Faculty of Fisheries and Water Protection, dean's office FROV JU, Zátiší 728/11, 389 25 Vodňany, no later than August 31, 2026.