Senior Research Data Specialist & Team Coordinator (100%)

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Join the University of Basel as a Senior Research Data Specialist. A great opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. Tasks Coordinate client project support in the Research Data Unit. Organize team meetings and foster effective collaboration. Assist researchers with data management and analysis tasks. Skills PhD in humanities or related field and five years of research experience. Excellent communication in French and English required. Basic programming skills and experience with AI tools. About the job Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - Switzerland Category Computer Science Position Regular Employment / Collaborator Published 10 June 2026 The Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities (DaSCH) is Switzerland’s national research data infrastructure for the humanities and is affiliated with the University of Basel. It supports researchers in the sustainable preparation, preservation, and dissemination of research data. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged and collaborative professional to coordinate the Research Data Unit and support researchers working on data-intensive projects. Your position Coordinate client project support activities within the Research Data Unit Organise and facilitate team meetings, monitor and develop team processes, and foster effective collaboration Contribute to the acquisition and management of externally funded projects Support and participate in training activities, community engagement initiatives, and academic events Assist researchers and project teams in using the DaSCH Service Platform (DSP) and the SWISSUbase for Humanities platform Maintain and develop collaborations with national and international partner institutions Advise and support researchers and project teams in the preservation and sustainable use of research data Conduct AI-assisted data analysis, data cleaning, data modelling, and data import activities Your profile Essential Qualifications and Experience PhD in the humanities, theology, law, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification At least five years of research experience Experience in acquiring third-party funding Experience with Digital Humanities methods and computational approaches Experience with research data management and database systems Excellent written and spoken French and English Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Basic programming skills Proven track record of integrating agentic AI tools and LLMs into daily workflows to automate complex tasks and accelerate delivery Desirable Qualifications and Experience Good knowledge of German We offer you We offer a diverse and rewarding role at the intersection of research, data management, and research services. You will join an interdisciplinary and dedicated team and play an active role in shaping the future of research data infrastructures for the humanities. The University of Basel is committed to fostering openness, diversity, equal opportunities, and a respectful and inclusive working environment. Application / Contact We look forward to receiving your application, including: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Relevant certificates and diplomas For further information, please contact Ms Rita Gautschy (rita.gautschy@ unibas.ch). Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Start date: 1 October 2026 or by agreement www.unibas.ch') More information In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID69968.