To support teaching, research and knowledge transfer, the IT Services (ITS) of ETH Zurich are working as a service organization in a large and complex IT environment. Within the ITS section Scientific IT Services the group Computational & Data Science Support (CDSS) aims at bridging the gap between computational research and IT services and infrastructure provisioning.
We are working closely together with ETH researchers to provide support in the wide area of scientific computing from data management and analysis, development of scientific software, to porting and optimizing such software to high-performance and cloud computing infrastructures.
CDSS has current an open position for a Research Data Expert.
In this role, your responsibilities and work will primarily consist of training and consulting ETH researchers in the areas of research data management (RDM) and reproducible research. This includes, for instance:
You will work closely in a team of SIS experts, comprising RDM experts, research software engineers, data scientists, etc.
This position requires
Advantageous are experience and/or working knowledge with the following topics:
In addition to the above analytical and technical abilities, this position demands excellent communication skills in English (German is an asset) and didactic skills, a commitment to continuous learning as well as the interest in, curiosity and ability to effectively collaborate with domain scientists and IT specialists alike.
Your job with impact: become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive change in society.
Working at the Vice Presidency for Infrastructure and Sustainability (VPIN) means helping to shape the future of ETH Zurich – an inspiring, international and innovative institution. Your commitment creates the best conditions for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and sustainability at ETH Zurich.
In an open, inspiring atmosphere, trust, reliability and mutual respect form the foundation of our collaboration. We offer not only security, but also diverse opportunities for development. With us, you can look forward to meaningful work in an innovative and appreciative environment – one that you can help shape and that opens new perspectives for you.
This contract will be for a period of one (1) year, with possibility of renewal subject to budgetary considerations.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about Scientific IT Services can be found here. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Henry Lütcke at or Dr. Thomas Wüst at (no applications).
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.