DATA MANAGER – GENOMIC SCIENCE RESEARCH UNIT & RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DIRECTORATE (H)

Commitment %26amp; contract.
collaboration contract, 18 monthsLocation.
Genoa and Milan, ItalyWHO WE AREAt IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society.
Our Genova headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US with a strongly interdisciplinary orientation.
IT is one of the partners of the Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) project, whose main goal is to enable access to genomic and related phenotypic and clinical data across Europe, by establishing a federated, sustainable, and secure infrastructure to share the data.
Moreover, in line with its Strategic Plan , IIT has been launching a new Research Data Management (RDM) program, to enable data-driven science based on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
To guarantee that genomic research data are professionally and responsibly managed at all stages of the research cycle, data management competences will be developed and integrated in the workforce, to collaborate with scientists, IT engineers, and legal data experts to ensure the quality, integrity, and reusability of data and metadata in compliance with the applicable law.
OUR TEAMWe are looking for a Data Manager to work in close collaboration with researchers in the field of genomics, within the Genomic Science Research Unit in the context of the GDI European project.
The Data Steward / Data Manager will be integrated in a newly established Research Data Management %26amp; Data Stewardship team under the Research Organization Directorate.
As a professional figure that bridges data management and research, you will enter a truly interdisciplinary team of people, where data specialists, IT managers, legal experts, and scientists collaborate to improve the way research data are managed and shared for better reproducibility and efficiency.
OUR JOBThis job will provide you with a unique opportunity to play a role in the design, development, and application of innovative data management methods and tools in the genomics domain in line with the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles.
In this role, you will.
Contribute to design and implementation of data infrastructures and procedures for genomic data management at IIT.
collaborate with stakeholders (scientists, IT managers, legal experts, etc.) to identify international best practices for RDM in the genomics domain; establish protocols for genomic data organization, storage, and transfer from/to the Center of Genomic Science (CGS-Milan) and other IIT centers.
Contribute to the development of the Italian Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) in collaboration with other data professionals and researchers in the GDI consortium.
SSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSHave a master degree in a related field, in particular computer science, engineering, bioinformatics, genomics, and physics,Understand genomic / bioinformatics research processes, Have interest in learning principles of Research Data Management, FAIR data, and Open Science, Have understanding and/or knowledge of system integration, including maintenance and running of scripts for automation of big data storage and transfer in collaboration with IT system engineers, Have excellent organizational skills, Enjoy working collaboratively, also with a variety of people from different fields, Have good to excellent command of English.
DDITIONAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Have a PhD degree and/or previous research experience, Have interest in learning more about data governance, data (infra)structures, and system maintenance, Have basic programming skills (e.
., shell scripting), Have experience of participation to challenging and international projects, Have demonstrated experience in genomics / bioinformatics research, Like to work independently and have a pro-active attitude.
OMPENSATION PACKAGEPossibility to access ad-hoc trainings in RDM and data stewardship Competitive salary package for international standards  Private health care coverage  Wide range of staff discounts Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who permanently work abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?The possibility to acquire with field practice and training key data skills that will pave the way towards a new professional path.
A dynamic, lively, and international team of people, that is open to new colleagues! Contribute to groundbreaking genomics projects, using innovative technologies within an international, creative, and multidisciplinary environment.
Be part of a network of leaders in the RDM field, taking advantage of national and international contacts (ICDI, GO FAIR, Skills4EOSC, GDI, etc.).
An equal, inclusive, and multicultural workplace, allowing you to enjoy both the beautiful nature of the Ligurian Riviera and the young and lively atmosphere of Milan.
f you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
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