Data Steward for Research on Cultural Heritage

ESRF - European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Grenoble, France

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

CONTEXT & JOB DESCRIPTION

In the context of the ESRF upgrade programme, a facilitated and regular access (the "historical materials BAG") has been implemented to analyze historical materials with X-ray diffraction techniques. Thanks to the instruments high throughput, more than 500 samples from artistic materials are analyzed every year. As part of a group of 10 engineers, you will participate in a project focussing on the implementation of FAIR data management practices of datasets collected through this BAG. You will work in close collaboration with software engineers working on data management, databases, data processing, metadata collection and web portals. You will interact with scientists and users to automate their needs in data management.

Your missions will be the following:

create a database, containing processed data and relevant metadata of the Heritage BAG experiments;
implement tools to better acquire and store data and metadata;
implement tools to better analyze data and ultimately exploit the database and the BAG data corpus;
train the BAG users in the use of these tools and in following Open Science best practices.

Further information about the post can be obtained from Marine Cotte (marine.cotte@esrf.fr).

EXPECTED PROFILE

Higher university degree (Master or equivalent diploma offering 300 ECTS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent;
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience;
Good to high knowledge of Python;
Good to high knowledge of metadata and data formats;
Basic to good knowledge of workflows;
Knowledge and experience developing web applications;
An interest in scientific research will be a plus;
Familiarity working on a Linux environment;
Good communication and team spirit;
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF);
Experience with ReactJS will be considered an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries;
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges;
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022;
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life;
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble.