Vacancy Data Steward

Job description

Over the past decade, the amount of digital information has exploded, also within healthcare. This data offers tremendous opportunities for research and innovation. Initiatives such as the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and Health-RI focus on (inter)national collaboration between diverse data sources. Solid Research Data Management (RDM) is the basis for this. To better support and guide researchers, we are looking for a data steward. Do you believe in the power of data-driven healthcare? Are you an enthusiastic professional who enjoys promoting FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), modelling data, and supporting researchers? Then we are looking for you!

As a data steward within the RTC-DS, you are the expert in data for scientific research and serve as a point of contact for researchers from various departments within Radboudumc and regional partners. You also support local data stewards located within these departments or regional partners. The ideal candidate has knowledge of (and experience with) the FAIR principles, RDM requirements, and semantic interoperability.

Within Radboudumc, the RTC-DS plays a leading role in developing and promoting RDM and FAIR policies (including for local data stewards).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensuring the visibility and adoption of FAIR RDM (together with your colleagues).
• Developing and promoting RDM policies and FAIR processes.
• Semantic modelling of data, with a focus on clinical routine-care data.
• Supporting and training local data stewards within Radboudumc and regional partners.
• Drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manuals.
• Participating in national initiatives such as the Digital Competence Center for Life Sciences and Health and Health-RI.
• Contributing to the registration of datasets and clinical data in the Radboud Data Repository and the National Health Data Catalogue.
• Supporting researchers with their Data Management Plans (DMPs).
• Developing training materials on RDM, FAIR principles, tooling, applications, and infrastructure, and delivering these within the organization (e.g., through teaching sessions).

Place of work

Technological developments are advancing rapidly, including ICT in healthcare, research, education, and operations within Radboudumc. Topics such as e-health, networked care, and remote work and treatment are highly relevant.

The Information Management department aims to lead the way in creating an effective and secure ICT environment for both patients and colleagues. We provide state-of-the-art ICT solutions for research, education, and operations, in a landscape where boundaries and frameworks are constantly evolving. Together with engaged and creative colleagues, we strive to make a meaningful contribution to society. Our people know what is expected of them and have the drive and courage to fulfil their responsibilities while maintaining room for individual creativity. We are proud to be part of Information Management.

A well-functioning Information Management department is vital for the care, research, education, and operational processes within Radboudumc, contributing significantly to the organization’s  goals. To provide our diverse clients and stakeholders with the best services and flexibility, we work according to the Agile-Scrum methodology.

You will work within the Radboud Technology Center – Data Stewardship (RTC-DS). This RTC is part of the Research team within the Information Management department. The RTC-DS consists of 14 professionals with various areas of expertise, including data stewards, application specialists, and data engineers/scientific programmers. Together, we facilitate the development, management, and support of central research applications and infrastructure related to Research Data Management (RDM). We are also jointly responsible for policy development in this domain. The data stewards form a sub-team that works closely together to implement FAIR RDM within Radboudumc and, with your contribution, also in the region.

On Fridays, you will also join the FAIR data steward team within the Medical BioSciences (MBS) department: an active group of data stewards focused on the reuse of data, tools, and services, translating the FAIR data principles into practice. The group contributes to various national and international initiatives in data sharing and FAIR data infrastructure development, such as Health-RI and the European Rare Disease Research Alliance (ERDERA).

Radboudumc
Radboud university medical center is a university medical center for patient care, scientific research, and education in Nijmegen. Radboud university medical center strives to be at the forefront of shaping the healthcare of the future. We do this in a person-centered and innovative way, and in close collaboration with our network. We want to have a significant impact on health and healthcare. We want to improve with each passing day, continuously working towards better healthcare, research, and education. And gaining a better understanding of how diseases arise and how we can prevent, treat, and cure them, day in and day out. This way, every patient always receives the best healthcare, now and in the future. Because that is why we do what we do.

Profile

As a data steward, you are service-oriented, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and take responsibility with a problem-solving mindset. You are used to working independently with a high degree of autonomy.

You also recognize yourself in the following profile:

• A completed (bio)medical or life sciences university degree, ideally combined with experience in (bio)medical research or a PhD.
• Experience with research data management and data analysis.
• Experience with the FAIR principles and preferably the DCAT metadata standard.
• Knowledge of (and experience with) semantic interoperability.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear and accessible language.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written, and comfortable communicating in English with your (international) colleagues within Radboudumc.
• A natural networker who enjoys connecting with and learning from similar organizations and initiatives.
• Proficiency in Dutch at B1 level or higher.

Employment conditions

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.765 and € 5.160 (scale 9) for full-time employment (36 hours per week). You will also receive an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• 176 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week. 

And there is more..

• An Employment Conditions Selection Model, allowing you to use part of your employment conditions to your choosing. For example, you can use your gross salary to purchase additional vacation hours or hours for providing informal caregiving. Or, for example, you can use your gross end-of-year bonus to purchase a bicycle, so you pay less tax.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development. You can take a variety of courses in our online learning environment. 
• Your well-being and vitality are a priority. For example:
  • Save time for work-life balance leave. 
  • You can enjoy unlimited access to a variety of activities five days a month and take advantage of all the facilities at Radboud Sport & Culture for only €27.05 per month (instead of €41)
  • Healthy Professionals program to help you manage your energy. 
  • Company Support Team and a personal coach if you are going through a life-changing event.
  • Financially beneficial working less through a Generation Scheme as you approach state pension age.
• Support in achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. Examples:
  • Advice and courses on, for example, 'Millennial dilemmas' and 'Your Career After 57'.
  • Activities at our own mindfulness center.
  • Informal caregiving consultations if you have questions about juggling work and caregiving responsibilities at home.
• In addition to statutory pregnancy and maternity leave, Radboud university medical center offers 26 weeks of parental leave, nine of which are paid. In addition, as a partner you can take a maximum of five weeks of supplementary partner leave. During supplementary partner leave and parental leave, we supplement the UWV benefit up to 100% of your salary.
• Pension accrual at the ABP Pension Fund. Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension premium. 
• Discounts on supplementary packages of two group health insurances and ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• An allowance for your commuting costs of € 0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km one way. If you use public transport to commute, we will fully reimburse the public transport costs (2nd class). If you regularly work from home, you will receive a working from home allowance of € 2.40 per day.

Application procedure

Are you ready to think further for our patients and our care? We would like to receive your application before 17 February 2026. We will then contact you shortly. The job interviews takes place on 23 February 2026. We would appreciate it if you would take this into account.

Good to know

• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
• You can find more information about our application procedure and frequently asked questions on our website.
• Will you be our new colleague? Then you will be given the time and space to get to know your role, your workplace, and your colleagues. An induction day for all new colleagues is an integral part of your onboarding program. 

We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!

Contact

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then email to dr. Bart Oosterholt, manager team Research. Use the Apply button to submit your application.