Data Steward / Data Manager

Introduction
Would you like to work on shaping tomorrow’s world? Contribute to groundbreaking innovations in technological knowledge? Are you a Data Steward or a Data Manager but also a team player who feels at home in an international and interdisciplinary environment? Then we are looking for you!

Job Description
About the organization
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally oriented research university, specializing in engineering, science & technology and is known for its large scientific impact and its role in developing technological innovations. TU/e is a university at the center of society and sets its focus on complex social challenges by concentrating its education and research on three Strategic Areas: Energy, Health, and Smart Mobility.

An ambitious university requires dedicated support to our scientists within the fields of Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Science. This support is provided by the Library and Information Services (LIS), specifically through its product area Research. Within this area, multiple teams closely collaborate with each other and with researchers to support them in research data management, IT solutions, and computational needs.

The position
You will have a dual role – data steward (within Data steward team) and a data manager (within Research Data Literacy and Curation team). Data steward team vision is to help researchers with new challenges in a collaborative way, while being an advocate of open & responsible scientific practices that transcend TU/e. Research Data Literacy and Curation (RDLC) team is developing data solutions for long-term preservation of research data, such as archive and internal repository. As a Data Manager, you will support researchers across TU/e from various scientific departments.

We are looking for a Data Steward/Data Manager with good understanding of research data management, research data lifecycle, research data infrastructure, and privacy and ethics in research. You will serve as first-line support for researchers in addressing these questions.

Your tasks and responsibilities are best described as follows:

Support and advise our Researchers on RDM-related issues, such as:

• Data Management Plans (DMP);
• Data management paragraphs for grant proposals;
• Collection, storage, publication and archival of research data;
• FAIR principles in research data, focusing on interoperability;

Support and advise Researchers on privacy-related issues, such as:

• Informed consent and privacy notices;
• Evaluating privacy roles within research collaborations and consortia and identifying the needed agreements and documents;
• Assessing privacy and legal risks (including copyright and licensing) during the entire research lifecycle;
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) in collaboration with the Privacy team;
• Develop and provide trainings on RDM and privacy/GDPR compliance.

Support for Reseach Archival Package Solution (RAPS):

• Evaluating requests to archive or retrieve the data package, according to established administrative procedures.
• Assisting RAPS users throughout archiving process.
• Checking the completeness and quality of the data package.
• Actively contributing to optimizing the archiving process, guidelines and RAPS.
• This support for RAPS relate to TU/e in general and not only for your specific scientific department.

Support and collaborate with multiple teams within LIS and your scientific department, such as:

• Being part of the departmental support Hub-, data steward-, RDLC- team;
• Achieving team objectives by working together with others;
• Establish a functional and appropriate services supply chain for researchers in coordination with colleagues of the LIS- product area Research.

Given the dual nature of this position, we provide an example of what a typical week might look like (please note, this is only indicative).

• Monday (on TU/e campus): You will be based at the scientific department (Built Environment). Activities include bi-weekly Hub meetings (the Hub is a departmental support unit for researchers) and a monthly meeting with the Research Development and Support Office to review current developments, your departmental activities, and any collaborative assignments. In the afternoon, you may visit a researcher seeking advice on data sharing within their consortium and address general research data management questions.
• Tuesday (on TU/e campus): You will work with the RDLC team, contributing to broad research data lifecycle topics, including RAPS and the data curation process.
• Thursday (on TU/e campus): You will collaborate with the Data Stewards team. While you have dedicated time for your own tasks, you will also participate in team meetings to discuss common topics and share knowledge and ideas.
• Wednesday and Friday: You have the option to work remotely.

Throughout the week, you will receive requests related to your dual role as Data Steward and Data Manager. These will be addressed based on priority, and you will have flexibility in organizing your work.

Job Requirements
We are looking for a new colleague with the following qualifications and characteristics:

• An academic level of work and thinking, preferably a completed Master or PhD in the technical or medical sciences, and an affinity with research practice;
• Proactive and result-oriented attitude. You gain energy from pioneering and collaborating within a relatively new field of work in support of scientific research;
• You have the ability to easily assimilate knowledge, and are not afraid to learn on the job;
• You are skilled in transferring and sharing knowledge to staff, students, junior researchers, and senior researchers;
• Ability to connect and translate various requirements (i.e. legal, policy and technical) into solutions and best practices, with regards to RDM and data stewardship;
• Customer-oriented and supportive way of working, you gain energy from supporting and solving issues for others within the organization;
• Networking skills and you feel comfortable with connecting people and building networks;
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills, and you are able to be authoritative when the situation requires it;
• You have excellent English language skills, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in the Dutch language is not a requirement, but it is an advantage.
• You are able to work on-site at the TU/e campus at least three days per week; therefore, residing within reasonable commuting distance. Note, occasional exceptions will be fine.

Preferably you have:

• Experience in handling privacy-sensitive data and knowledge of GDPR, and/or willingness to develop yourself further in this field.
• Experience in or a demonstrable affinity with RDM and data stewardship within higher education or a research institution.
• Knowledge which will contribute to applying FAIR principles to research data.

Conditions of Employment
An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €3.546,- to maximum €6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Information
If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Liz Guzman-Ramirez, Team Lead of the Data Stewards l.guzman.ramirez@tue.nl and/or Adelya Doudart de la Gree, Product Owner of the Research Data Literacy and Curation team a.doudart.de.la.gree@tue.nl

For more information about this vacancy, please contact our internal recruiter: Rob van der Linden, r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl or +31 (0)6 395 82 273.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

An assessment test may be part of the job application procedure. In the assessment test we will focus on your written and verbal communication skills (e.g., in the form of a writing assignment and presentation).

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Data Steward / Data Manager

About the organization
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally oriented research university, specializing in engineering, science & technology and is known for its large scientific impact and its role in developing technological innovations. TU/e is a university at the center of society and sets its focus on complex social challenges by concentrating its education and research on three Strategic Areas: Energy, Health, and Smart Mobility.

An ambitious university requires dedicated support to our scientists within the fields of Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Science. This support is provided by the Library and Information Services (LIS), specifically through its product area Research. Within this area, multiple teams closely collaborate with each other and with researchers to support them in research data management, IT solutions, and computational needs.

The position
You will have a dual role – data steward (within Data steward team) and a data manager (within Research Data Literacy and Curation team). Data steward team vision is to help researchers with new challenges in a collaborative way, while being an advocate of open & responsible scientific practices that transcend TU/e. Research Data Literacy and Curation (RDLC) team is developing data solutions for long-term preservation of research data, such as archive and internal repository. As a Data Manager, you will support researchers across TU/e from various scientific departments.

We are looking for a Data Steward/Data Manager with good understanding of research data management, research data lifecycle, research data infrastructure, and privacy and ethics in research. You will serve as first-line support for researchers in addressing these questions.

Your tasks and responsibilities are best described as follows:

Support and advise our Researchers on RDM-related issues, such as:

• Data Management Plans (DMP);
• Data management paragraphs for grant proposals;
• Collection, storage, publication and archival of research data;
• FAIR principles in research data, focusing on interoperability;

Support and advise Researchers on privacy-related issues, such as:

• Informed consent and privacy notices;
• Evaluating privacy roles within research collaborations and consortia and identifying the needed agreements and documents;
• Assessing privacy and legal risks (including copyright and licensing) during the entire research lifecycle;
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) in collaboration with the Privacy team;
• Develop and provide trainings on RDM and privacy/GDPR compliance.

Support for Reseach Archival Package Solution (RAPS):

• Evaluating requests to archive or retrieve the data package, according to established administrative procedures.
• Assisting RAPS users throughout archiving process.
• Checking the completeness and quality of the data package.
• Actively contributing to optimizing the archiving process, guidelines and RAPS.
• This support for RAPS relate to TU/e in general and not only for your specific scientific department.

Support and collaborate with multiple teams within LIS and your scientific department, such as:

• Being part of the departmental support Hub-, data steward-, RDLC- team;
• Achieving team objectives by working together with others;
• Establish a functional and appropriate services supply chain for researchers in coordination with colleagues of the LIS- product area Research.

Given the dual nature of this position, we provide an example of what a typical week might look like (please note, this is only indicative).

• Monday (on TU/e campus): You will be based at the scientific department (Built Environment). Activities include bi-weekly Hub meetings (the Hub is a departmental support unit for researchers) and a monthly meeting with the Research Development and Support Office to review current developments, your departmental activities, and any collaborative assignments. In the afternoon, you may visit a researcher seeking advice on data sharing within their consortium and address general research data management questions.
• Tuesday (on TU/e campus): You will work with the RDLC team, contributing to broad research data lifecycle topics, including RAPS and the data curation process.
• Thursday (on TU/e campus): You will collaborate with the Data Stewards team. While you have dedicated time for your own tasks, you will also participate in team meetings to discuss common topics and share knowledge and ideas.
• Wednesday and Friday: You have the option to work remotely.

Throughout the week, you will receive requests related to your dual role as Data Steward and Data Manager. These will be addressed based on priority, and you will have flexibility in organizing your work.

PhD in Nanomaterial Gas-Phase Synthesis

Introduction
Are you passionate about making a difference on real-life applications by creating functional nanomaterials? Join us for a PhD journey at the intersection of advanced materials science and global collaboration. You’ll work in a vibrant, multicultural research environment, exploring gas-phase synthesis—primarily flame-based routes—to create functional nanopowders for a broad spectrum of emerging technologies, including impactful energy applications. If you’re driven by curiosity and excited to shape the next generation of materials, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description
You will be the first PhD student in a growing research line dedicated to flame-made nanomaterials, giving you the unique opportunity to help shape the direction of the work while being fully embedded in the collaborative and supportive Power & Flow group at TU/e, home to several PhD researchers working on related reactive fluids and energy topics. You will work in a multicultural environment where knowledge is shared openly, and you will be supported through mentorship and collaboration across the group and faculty, apart from advisor (Prof. Claudia-F. López Cámara).

As a PhD candidate, you will spend most of your time performing hands-on experimental research in the (brand new) laboratory, where you will synthesize, characterize, and tune the functional properties of nanopowders using a flame reactor. While a minimum of previous experimental experience is required, you will receive full training in laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and the use of specialized equipment. International collaborations are expected to test the functional nanomaterials that you will produce for different applications. Moreover, attendance at conferences will also be encouraged to share your findings with the community.

We expect that you are motivated, curious, and eager to develop expertise in nanoscale materials and gas-phase processes while working as part of an international team. We will require that you follow safe and responsible work behavior both in the laboratory and outside it. If you are ready to shape the future of functional nanomaterials in an inspiring research environment, we look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Nanoengineering, or Nanotechnology.
• A research-oriented attitude (motivated, curious, eager to develop expertise).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with both academic and industrial partners.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).
• Basic understanding of nanomaterial characterization techniques, such as TEM, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and/or FTIR.
• Previous exposure to experimental research.
• Available to start working on the project on April 2026. If that is not the case, please it clearly in your Cover letter when is the soonest you could start.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Claudia-F. López-Cámara (c.f.lopez.camara@tue.nl) before January 1st 2026.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HRServices.me@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

PhD in Nanomaterial Gas-Phase Synthesis

You will be the first PhD student in a growing research line dedicated to flame-made nanomaterials, giving you the unique opportunity to help shape the direction of the work while being fully embedded in the collaborative and supportive Power & Flow group at TU/e, home to several PhD researchers working on related reactive fluids and energy topics. You will work in a multicultural environment where knowledge is shared openly, and you will be supported through mentorship and collaboration across the group and faculty, apart from advisor (Prof. Claudia-F. López Cámara).

As a PhD candidate, you will spend most of your time performing hands-on experimental research in the (brand new) laboratory, where you will synthesize, characterize, and tune the functional properties of nanopowders using a flame reactor. While a minimum of previous experimental experience is required, you will receive full training in laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and the use of specialized equipment. International collaborations are expected to test the functional nanomaterials that you will produce for different applications. Moreover, attendance at conferences will also be encouraged to share your findings with the community.

We expect that you are motivated, curious, and eager to develop expertise in nanoscale materials and gas-phase processes while working as part of an international team. We will require that you follow safe and responsible work behavior both in the laboratory and outside it. If you are ready to shape the future of functional nanomaterials in an inspiring research environment, we look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

PhD in accelerating mission-oriented innovation

Introduction
Are you fascinated by the potential emerging technologies have to solve societal challenges? Are you frustrated by how long it takes for those promising technologies to be successfully commercialized, or how little societal impact they have at the end? Are you passionate about creating more time-efficient, and effective, innovation processes? If so, join us in our quest to support the achievement of societal missions. We offer a fully-funded, four-year PhD position focused on accelerating mission-oriented innovation while balancing innovation speed and societal outcomes.

Job Description
You will study how governments can accelerate the time-to-market of innovations while ensuring they are implemented responsibly to address urgent societal challenges, such as climate change. In the past decade, innovation policy has witnessed a shift toward large-scale ‘mission-oriented’ innovation policies, which imply the large mobilization of resources by governments to tackle these challenges. However, from a temporal perspective, mission-oriented policy is paradoxical. On the one hand, society needs solutions to be deployed urgently. On the other hand, mission-oriented innovation is highly complex, and rushing solutions may lead to counterproductive results and negative societal outcomes. The key problem is how to achieve the sweet spot between going too slow and too fast.

Your research will be driven by two research questions:

1. How is time currently spent in mission-oriented innovation activities?
2. How does public policy affect the time spent on mission-oriented innovation, and the societal outcomes?

To answer these questions, you will conduct a multiple case study, where you will study several R&D consortia over two years, which you will help optimize their innovation processes. You will use qualitative research techniques such as interviews, content analysis, and process modeling to map how R&D consortia spend their time, and why they cannot go faster. You will study how they interact with societal stakeholders, and how such interaction affects the outputs of their research. You will analyze a wide diversity of policies, including, but not limited to, funding schemes, and Dutch and European regulations in the areas of data privacy, health and safety, or employment. You will focus on the effect of those policies on innovation speed. In addition, you will organize several multistakeholder meetings, with public and private organizations, to discuss the results of your research, and possible alternatives to optimize existing policies. The output of your research will be used by a teammate to create a simulation model to optimize future innovation policy mixes.

As the selected PhD candidate, you will benefit from our outstanding academic development and collaborative work environment, as well as our strong ties to actors in industry and policymaking in the Netherlands and Europe. You will also receive support in the form of courses and on-the-job training to develop yourself into an independent academic researcher. In this way, you will be able to conduct high-quality research while ensuring the practical relevance of your work. You will also have the opportunity to interact closely with researchers in our department specializing in various aspects of innovation policy, design science, and open innovation.

The Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) department combines disciplinary knowledge from the humanities, social sciences and technical sciences to solve the complex problems of industries and society. We collaboratively focus on and create responsible and effective innovations for the research themes: Humans and Technology, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Circularity, and Value of Data-Driven Intelligence.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Engineering Management, Innovation Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related disciplines. Candidates who are still in their master studies, and expect to obtain their degree by summer 2026 are also encouraged to apply.
• Proactivity and collaborative spirit are essential traits
• A research-oriented attitude and an inquisitive mind
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with partners from industry and the public sector.
• Motivation to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Willingness to travel (nationally) to collect data at several locations
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).
• Fluency in spoken Dutch (B2 level) is desirable.
• Experience with qualitative research methods is desirable.

The starting date is by agreement, not earlier than March 1st, 2026, and ideally not later than July 1st, 2026.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Jaime Bonnín Roca (j.bonnin.roca@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HRServices.ieis@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.