Spécialiste en gestion et qualité des données

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Join the University of Geneva as a Data Management Specialist! Be part of a dynamic team driving research innovation. Tasks Ensure data quality and coherence in research financing systems. Develop and adapt reporting tools for strategic analyses. Contribute to periodic institutional reports and data requests. Skills University degree in data science or related field required. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail essential. Proficient in both French and English for effective communication. This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original About the job Data Management and Quality Specialist Organisational Unit University of Geneva Rectorate Position Statistical Assistant Position Code 208002 Maximum Grade 14 Staff Category Administrative and Technical Staff Work Rate 60% - 70% Workplace SIP, Building G, 10 Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers, 1205 Geneva Application Deadline 06-09-2026 Reference 6980 Attachment(s) A_CdC Data Management and Quality Specialist.pdf (PDF, 205.34kb) Job Description The Research Support Service (SSR) accompanies and supports researchers in all matters relating to the funding and management of their projects as well as the development of their careers, from the emergence of a project idea to the implementation and management of funded projects. The service conducts strategic monitoring of research and innovation policies at national, European and international levels, in order to anticipate changes in funding programmes and to inform the strategic decisions of UNIGE, whose interests it represents within various research bodies. Furthermore, the SSR implements the policy and actions decided by the Rectorate to promote research and scientific innovation at UNIGE. The SSR provides research funding data and prepares dossiers useful for defining the institutional strategy of the Rectorate and operationalises the development policy decided by it. The service plays a key role in coordinating and managing the institutional dimension of major research and innovation programmes, scientific disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation at faculty, inter-faculty and inter-institutional levels, as well as support programmes for scientific junior staff. Through all its activities, the SSR directly contributes to strengthening UNIGE's competitiveness in accessing research funding and its national and international positioning. Finally, through its communication tools (website, social networks, etc.), the SSR contributes to the visibility and promotion of research conducted at UNIGE, towards funders and academic partners. In a context of digital transformation and increased use of data in decision-making processes, the SSR is strengthening its activities related to the quality, management and enhancement of data from the research funding information system (SI-FR). Thanks to several tools developed at UNIGE (research database, research dashboard, statistical reports), the SI-FR manages and provides data on research funding from major funders, notably the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Union. Within the SSR, the post holder contributes to ensuring the reliability, consistency and accessibility of data, as well as making it available to internal and external stakeholders. The post holder's duties notably include: Ensuring quality control of SI-FR data and contributing to the development of maintenance and quality assurance procedures for the SI-FR. Developing and/or adapting Power-BI and COGNOS products according to SSR needs (analyses and statistical reports, dashboards). Contributing to the service's periodic institutional reports (management report, competitive funds report, activity report, brochures, indicators). Providing data necessary for analyses and/or in response to requests from faculties / centres / rectorate services / external entities. Participating in the evolution and continuous improvement of the SI-FR. Required Qualifications and Skills Basic Education and Professional Experience Required University education (minimum Bachelor) in computer science, information systems, statistics, data science, business analytics or an equivalent field. A Master’s degree is an asset. At least 5 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or processing. Specific Knowledge Useful for the Position Comfort with numbers and databases; ability to understand and interpret statistical data. Strong skills in analysis, synthesis and writing. Ability to work independently, rigorously and precisely. Great ease in working as part of a team. Strong sense of service and quality. Proactivity and initiative. Fluency in French and English. Knowledge of the research world, university or public administration is an asset. Starting Date 1 October 2026 or to be agreed Contact Further information can be obtained from romain.cartoni@unige.ch Additional Information To respect the environment and optimise the processing time of your application, your file (curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of diplomas and work certificates, list of publications) must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Apply now". Paper applications are not accepted. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract funded by grants. The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559. In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.