Posted to IASSIST on: 2015-04-02
Employer: GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences
Employer URL: http://www.gesis.org/en/institute/
Description
The GESIS department Data Archive for the Social Sciences is seeking to fill the positions of a Research Officer for its team International Data Infrastructures in Cologne as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Active collaboration in CESSDA projects on the following topics
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Structural and technical concepts on international Persistent Identifier (PID) Services
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Creation of a common metadata schema on the basis of DDI and development of a CESSDA DDI Profile applicable for all CESSDA members
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Implementation of a metadata standardizing process based on the CESSDA demands in the department of the Data Archive for the Social Sciences
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Active participation in the acquisition of project funds
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Above average degree in a pertinent discipline such as sociology, geography, politics, or psychology
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Excellent understanding of empirical social science research and research data management
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Knowledge of relevant metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, Data Cite and Data Documentation Initiative (DDI)
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Knowledge of PID Services as well as xml-experience are advantageous
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Experience in international projects
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Knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of German can be an asset but is not required.
Archived on: 2015-04-02