Trainer on Research Data Management & Digital skills

Join TU Delft Library as a Trainer on Research Data Management & Digital Skills

Are you passionate about empowering researchers and advancing open science? Join us to deliver training in data management and digital skills to TU Delft researchers.

Job description

TU Delft Library is looking for a Trainer in Research Data Management (RDM) and Digital Skills. This is a temporary one-year position with a maximum end date of 31-12-2026, focused on organizing and delivering training for researchers at TU Delft.

As part of the Research Data and Software (RDS) team, you will collaborate with a dedicated training group that includes two trainers, an educational advisor, a training assistant, and a coordinator. Together, you will teach courses such as Research Data Management 101 and Personal Data and Human Subjects in Research for PhD candidates. Depending on your experience and interests, you also have the opportunity to contribute to Carpentries workshops and other software-related training sessions.

The RDS training team works in close collaboration with the Faculty Data Stewards, the Digital Competence Centre team, and colleagues from other Dutch research organisations. These collaborations will give you ample opportunities to engage in development and delivery of training together with a diverse network of partners, while expanding your professional connections. In addition to researcher-focused training, you will support the data literacy project for MSc and BSc students, led by the Education Support (ES) team at the Library. In this project, you will contribute as content and training expert, helping design mini-modules that introduce research data management concepts to students, allowing you to gain experience in tailoring content for a broader academic audience.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Organizing and delivering training on RDM and digital skills in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creating inclusive, engaging learning environments.
• Assessing training needs and refining course offerings based on participant feedback.
• Participating in national and international networks and initiatives related to RDM and digital skills education.
• Contributing to the updates, improvement and/or design of learning materials and activities.
• Contributing to the development of data literacy mini-modules for MSc and BSc students.

About the Research Data and Software (RDS) team

The RDS team is part of the Research Services Department at TU Delft Library. Since 2019, we have led efforts to implement the Vision for Research Data & Software management training at TU Delft. This one-year position (with maximum end date 31-12-2026) supports the continued delivery of our training courses and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of open and reproducible science at TU Delft.

Job requirements

Essentials

• Proven experience in organizing, delivering, and developing training for PhD candidates and researchers, ideally in both in-person and online formats.
• Solid knowledge of research data management (including personal data) and digital skills for reproducible research, with a keen interest in staying up to date with developments in these areas.
• Familiarity with the FAIR data principles and their practical implementation.
• A commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and interactive learning environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and collaborators.
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working in a team-oriented environment.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a research setting; a PhD is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Non-Dutch speakers should be willing to learn Dutch to at least A2 level.

Nice to have:

• Experience in educational design and pedagogy, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with open-source programming languages such as Python and/or R.
• Familiarity with Software/Data Carpentry workshops; being a certified Carpentries instructor or willing to become one is a plus.

University Corporate Office – TU Delft Library

TU Delft Library is the largest technical-scientific library in the Netherlands, a physical and virtual meeting place. The Library helps to find valuable knowledge needed for education and research, and to publish and store the knowledge generated at TU Delft. We believe it is important that knowledge is easily accessible and freely available to everyone. In this way, knowledge can flow freely and TU Delft's knowledge can become valuable to others. The Library is also a place where everyone can study in peace and quiet. This fits in with our inclusive organisation.

The Library has chosen three strategic themes to guide its daily activities.

• Open Science. We make an important contribution to TU Delft's broad strategic programme "Open Science - Research and Education in the Open Era".
• Visibility and impact. With our expertise and tools in the field of research data management, research intelligence and publishing, we increase the findability, visibility and impact of TU Delft knowledge.
• Inspiring learning and working environment. Through stimulating programming, we show how freely available and reliable knowledge makes life richer. This makes the Library a place where you can find new ideas and insights.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is from starting date until 31 December 2026. Temporary.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact Paula Martinez Lavanchy at p.m.martinezlavanchy@tudelft.nl.