Data manager for Center for Landscape Research in Sustainable Agricultural Futures, Land-CRAFT, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University

Data Manager For Center For Landscape Research In Sustainable Agricultural Futures, Land-CRAFT, Department Of Agroecology, Aarhus University

The position is available from 1st March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years.

The main role as part of the support team at Land-CRAFT will be to support research activities of the staff and research students (at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels) in data management, analysis and statistics. This will include maintaining and supplementing relational databases used for process-based modelling and geospatial data analyses.

Main responsibilities and tasks include:

• Organize, archive, and document data collected by the Land-CRAFT team, including with appropriate metadata protocols
• Manage data transfer/sharing among Center partners and external collaborators following FAIR data principles, AU rules and regulations, and GDPR rules
• Manage user access and permissions within the AU File system and user data on a computational server
• Create and manage a database on research outputs from the Center, including e.g., publications, citations and other reports, to facilitate website updates, annual reports, and other communication platforms, as well as managing the Zenodo community
• Support staff and students with statistical and geospatial analyses (e.g. in R and Python)
• Support/manage data collection pipeline from instruments in the lab & field (including visualisation of data in e.g. Origin)
• Establish, maintain, and refine documentation regarding all data-related protocols (e.g. data policy, data management plans, etc.)
• Coordinating data management across the Department of Agroecology (about 20 % of time) in collaboration with the department's data steward

As a member of the Land-Craft support team, we expect you to plan and perform your tasks independently and initiate frequent feedback and communication with Land CRAFT researchers and students. The position requires that you can communicate with and support students and scientists from BSc to Professor levels, including attention to detail and quality (QA/QC) and an affinity for knowledge-sharing, e.g., in working with students as they learn to manage their own data. You have a high proficiency in English, are culturally sensitive, and can work in a large group of diverse colleagues and students. At Land-CRAFT we emphasize good relationships among colleagues and students. It is therefore important that you have a positive and open personality, stay engaged with emerging challenges and opportunities, and are ready to support colleagues when needed.

• MSc in data science, agroecology, geoscience, biology, ecology, environmental science, mathematics, geography (or related fields)
• Knowledge and understanding of data management plans, metadata systems, archiving practices
• Experience in statistical analysis; knowledge of R or Python, as well as visualisation platforms
• Good collaboration and communications skills across different groups of employees
• High level of English proficiency and cultural sensitivity
• Interest in and willingness to acquire general knowledge about Land-CRAFT's research areas
• Familiarity with the Danish administrative structures or Danish language.

The place of work is Aarhus University, Ole Worms Alle 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world's biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education.

• A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere.
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life.
• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and individual needs.
• An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.
• An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real-world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.
• Support for international researchers and their families, including Relocation Service and an Expat Partner Programme

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