DATA STEWARD (REF. 2026-05-P4500)

The CRM (www.crm.cat) is an independent research centre in the CERCA network since 2008, with the purpose of promoting both advanced training and research in all areas of mathematics, in collaboration with universities and other research institutions in Catalonia. CRM’s mission includes transferring knowledge based on the centre's research to society and aiming at having societal impact.

TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES:
• Define, implement and monitor data quality standards, as well as their lifecycle (collection, documentation, preservation and reuse).
• Pursue to develop the data architecture, ensuring its alignment with the centre's needs.
• Ensure the scalability (for future needs), security and operation of the data platforms.
• Design and monitor data management plans (DMPs) for research projects, collaborating with researchers to ensure data FAIRness.
• Develop and maintain policies for Open Science governance and scientific integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR and others).
• Contribute to the institutional open science strategy, including the management and maintenance of the institutional repository, the periodic submission of data to UNEIX, the publication of articles in RECERCAT and on the research portal (PRC), as well as the collection and management of doctoral theses, undergraduate and master's theses, among others.
• Give support to researchers in data management and scientific publishing, including:
O Advising on the selection of journals in accordance with legal requirements and specific programmes (e.g. Marie Curie).
O Resolving queries on Open Science and Open Data
O Resolving queries on licences
• Lead, drive and coordinate training and awareness-raising activities in Open Science, including the planning and delivery of the annual institutional training.
• Participate in reference groups and networks (CSUC, Transformative Science Tuesdays, etc.) and act as a liaison between researchers, technical teams and the institution.
• Define and maintain metadata, data dictionaries and documentation standards to ensure interoperability and reusability.
• Development of strategies and software to ensure data quality, as well as the development of tools to improve data transmission.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Library and Information Science, Information Management, or related fields associated with the management and analysis of scientific data.
• Knowledge of data architecture and FAIR databases and Open Science Policies and other regulations
• Knowledge of SQL and other programming languages (e.g Python, R)
• Knowledge of Research Data Management (RDM), including the development of Data Management Plans (DMPs), for example.
• Experience or knowledge of data repositories and open access publishing (institutional or thematic, such as Open Science Framework).
• Knowledge of persistent identifiers and metadata (such as DOI, ORCID, ROR, metadata standards).Intermediate level in English.
• C1 catalan language

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Full-time (37,5h/week)
• Qualification: the candidate must have the degree required for the job.
• Location: CRM facilities.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Salary, as established by a collective agreement.

Applicants must submit a:
a. Curriculum vitae.
b. Motivation letter.
c. Copy of the qualifications.
d. Copy of the payment of the fee.

Send the documentation by email to rrhh@crm.cat indicating the offer reference code.