Data Manager for the Social Sciences (gn)

The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association.

The ZMT's social science research data comprises a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data collected in coastal and marine contexts. This includes interviews (audio and video materials), surveys, ethnographic field notes, semi-quantitative models, maps, drawings and images, and workshop and focus group transcripts that deepen the understanding of the interactions between humans and the environment, governance structures and the socio-economic and socio-cultural impacts of environmental change in ZMT’s partner regions.

The Research Data Service at the ZMT supports ZMT scientists in questions of research data management, from planning to collecting, analysing, publishing, and archiving.

The group is looking for a committed and experienced person to start as soon as possible (subject to the release of funds) as

Data Manager for the Social Sciences (gn)

(Reference: 20-DigiZ)

Your tasks:

• Development and documentation of processes and guidelines for the collection, storage, anonymisation, sharing, archiving, as well as for access protocols of social science research data, partly in close cooperation with our archiving partners such as Qualiservice;
• Individualised advice of researchers in planning, organizing, processing/anonymising, analysing and sharing their research data, including metadata assignment, to guide them in implementing best practices in handling research data;
• Supporting researchers in acquiring project funding for the management of social science research data, including writing data management plans;
• Development and implementation of training programmes for ZMT researchers and its project partners;
• Supporting the group leadership in the development and implementation of other projects and supporting the qualitative social sciences within the project TropEcS;
• Participation in the meetings of the ZMT internal working group and external partners (like Qualiservice).

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field, e.g. social sciences, information sciences or several years of job experience in these or comparable fields;
• Broad knowledge and experience with qualitative research methods;
• Experience in data management, preferably with qualitative research data, and in interdisciplinary projects;
• Sound knowledge of data management tools and software (e.g. MAXQDA, DEDOOSE, NVivo, Atlas.ti);
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• High service orientation, strong initiative to approach people, and customer friendliness;
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Further information:

For questions please contact Dr. Birte Hemmelskamp-Pfeiffer, email: birte.hemmelskamp-pfeiffer(at)leibniz-zmt.de

Details of position:

Salary will be paid according to the German TV-L (EG 13). The position is available for part-time (50 % of a full-time position) employment starting as soon as possible and is initially limited to two years. ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with a migration background are welcome. Persons with severe disabilities are given special consideration if they have the same professional and personal qualifications. The ZMT values its diverse workforce and pursues the goal of providing equal opportunity, which incorporates gender neutrality (gn). We will be happy to accept your documents without a photo.

We offer:

• A challenging and varied job in an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment
• A motivated and committed team from different countries and cultures
• An open and cooperative working atmosphere
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Interesting, varied and challenging tasks and family-friendly working conditions
• Company pension plan (VBL)
• Company health promotion and the opportunity to participate in company fitness with EGYM Wellpass

Submission of application:

Please submit your CV including publication list, a brief statement of motivation and research interests, and the names and contact information of two referees by 20.10.2024 as a single pdf file with the reference number “20-DigiZ” to Ms. Carina Seemann, email: bewerbung(at)leibniz-zmt.de.

Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Fahrenheitstraße 6, D-28359 Bremen.