Join Our Team as a Part-Time Assistant in Research Data Management at DTU Biosustain

Are you passionate about ensuring high standards of data quality for world-class scientists? If you have a background in biotechnology or related fields and are motivated to be part of a multi-disciplinary and diverse team, we are looking for you!

Position Overview

The Research Data Management Team at DTU Biosustain is seeking a part-time assistant to support our day-to-day activities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the data infrastructure that supports our researchers. You will engage with researchers at all levels, aiding them from onboarding to publication by suggesting best practices and facilitating their adoption.

Key Responsibilities

The primary task will be to support the Research Data Steward and the LIMS Administrator within the Team. This includes:

• Contributing to the development of best practices and improving existing workflows
• Managing maintenance tasks in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) software (Benchling), such as:
  • Adding or removing users/entities
  • Setting up new teams in the system
• Assisting in the preparation of Research Data Management (RDM) training sessions by:
  • Setting up workshop facilities
  • Preparing and updating materials
  • Collecting feedback and creating surveys
  • Occasionally conducting parts of the training sessions based on your background and experience

Our Expectations

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A background in biotechnology with a general understanding of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, OMICS)
• Strong communication skills and experience in engaging with other researchers

What We Offer

Joining our team provides you with:

• Flexible working hours and task assignments
• Social activities at both the center and team levels
• An opportunity to be part of a world-class research center focused on addressing sustainability challenges through biology

At DTU Biosustain, you will be surrounded by an international group of world-class scientists, subject matter experts, and software engineers. We develop the next generation of biotechnology using synthetic biology techniques to create novel methods and environmentally friendly products, better manufacturing processes, new medical treatments, and more, tackling some of the biggest challenges in history.

Salary and Appointment Terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations, with the allowance agreed upon with the relevant union. Average working hours are 12-15 per week, and can be organized flexibly around holidays, exams, etc. The starting date is September 1st, 2024, or by mutual agreement. The workplace is located at DTU Biosustain, DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and Contact

Please submit your online application no later than July 26, 2024. Click the "Apply now" link, fill out the form, and attach your motivated application and CV in English as a single PDF file. In your application, tell us about yourself, your competencies, and why you are applying for the position.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Konstantinos Tsirigos, Head of the Research Data Management Team at or +4520916327. Alternatively, you can reach out to our LIMS administrator, Ester Milesi, at .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at

All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)

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