Data Manager for Ruisdael Observatory of Atmospheric Science

The Dept. of Geoscience & Remote Sensing at TU Delft is looking for an experienced data manager to oversee the different data acquisition and distribution systems related to the Ruisdael observatory for atmospheric sciences .

Job description 

You will integrate a small team of 2 scientists, 2 technicians, and 1 support staff member to ensure that information flows timely and securely from a large number of weather sensors at different locations in the Netherlands to TU Delft and, from there, to individual users and larger data repositories such as the KNMI data platform, 4TU and ACTRIS Cloudnet. In addition to managing and publishing the datasets, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the development of new custom-made software solutions for automatically acquiring, processing, visualizing, analyzing and publishing the collected data for scientific purposes.
• Monitor the ETL pipelines and implement automatic quality control mechanisms to ensure the highest quality and availability of the collected data.
• Coordinate data management activities with our local (TU Delft), national (KNMI) and international project partners and actively contribute to the advancement of open science, data and software practices.
• Manage the computers/servers within the Ruisdael network, together with support from the TU Delft ICT.
• Provide technical support to staff/students for the installation of software and data management tasks related to Ruisdael, including during measurement campaigns.
• Write detailed documentation about existing workflows, software and datasets.
• Handle requests for information about datasets and data access.
• Participate in Ruisdael/ACTRIS meetings, workshops and projects.

Requirements 

We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy person with a background in data/software engineering, data management or equivalent. The main skills we are looking for are:

• Implementation and management of automated data pipelines (with Apache Airflow)
• Good knowledge of Linux, version control (Git), containerization (Docker)
• Good programming level in Python. Experience in hardware development using RaspberryPi (or equivalent) computers would be a plus.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, data formats and data storage/transformation tools. Experience in using the netCDF format would be a plus.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a small team, coordinate efforts, show initiative and prioritize.
• Good level in English (writing and speaking).

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.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

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Conditions of employment 

• A salary based on scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a minimum of €3.345,- and a maximum of €5.278,- gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• 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 vacancy, please contact Dr. Marc Schleiss, Assistant Professor Dept. of Geoscience & Remote Sensing: m.a.schleiss@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure 

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 29 October 2024 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV (in English).

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.