Job Opportunity: DARIAH ERIC seeks a Data Steward

DARIAH is seeking a data steward and community manager to be involved in STARDAST, a project funded by the European Commission: “STewardship and Recognition for DAta Science Talent” led by European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The aim of this  project is to design and implement a pan-European training ecosystem for data experts. This cross-sectoral programme will support professionals across the full data lifecycle – from stewardship and curation to analysis, AI, ethical and legal implications, and policy integration. 

You will coordinate the research and analysis on data stewardship roles and workforce integration across institutions, focusing on identifying essential skills, responsibilities, and existing competence centers. You will contribute to the creation of a career development framework for data professionals working in the Digital Humanities sector in particular.

Important information

Post Status: 100% Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2027 (incl. a 3 months probation period)

Location: Remote in Germany or France, with the option of office space in Berlin.

Salary level: Will be determined based on the candidate’s geographical location and professional experience. In Germany for example, the level 12/13 of the “Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst der Länder 2025” would be used as reference.

Closing date for applications 12.06.2026

Contract start 01.09.2026

Application procedure 

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your CV and a short cover letter by email to recruitment-data-steward@dariah.eu by 12.06.2026 at the latest.

For more information and details on the application procedure, please download the full post description.