SIOS Svalbard

The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) is an international consortium of 29 institutions that coordinates state-of-the-art Arctic Research Infrastructure and observing capacity in and around Svalbard. By integrating observing systems and data from its members, SIOS enables high-impact environmental and climate change research in the Svalbard region.

The SIOS Knowledge Centre (SIOS-KC) serves as the consortium’s central hub, providing communication, coordination, data management, and other support services to the SIOS members and to the research community. SIOS Svalbard AS is the legal entity for the SIOS consortium and the formal employer of SIOS-KC staff. SIOS-KC is located in the Svalbard Science Centre in Longyearbyen, Norway, and has currently a staff of 7 people.

Homepage: https://sios-svalbard.org/

The Project Data Officer will be part of SIOS-KC and work primarily on several EU Horizon Europe projects: POLARIN (Polar Research Infrastructure Network), ATMO-SERVE (ATMOspheric research infrastructure SERVices for curiosity-driven research of atmospheric chemistry and dynamics), and LIQUIDICE (LinkIng and QUantifying the Impacts of climate change on inlanD ICE, snow cover, and permafrost on water resources and society in vulnerable regions).

The main tasks for this position include coordinating, developing, and implementing virtual access to research infrastructures, while supporting researchers and research infrastructures in publishing FAIR-compliant data in open access repositories. The role also involves updating projects’ Data Management Plans, writing project reports and deliverables, developing training materials and conducting training on topics such as data management and data stewardship.

This position requires some travel in Norway and abroad. The position may include additional tasks as needed and reports to the SIOS Director. The position is a temporary appointment for a period of three years.

SIOS adheres to the FAIR guiding principles for scientific data management and stewardship, and its SIOS Data Management System (sios-svalbard.org/Data) is built on these principles.

Required qualifications:

• A master's or higher degree in geophysics, applied mathematics, computer science or similar
• Experience and documented knowledge in applied mathematical / scientific programming
• Proficient in both written and oral English

Experience with one or more of the following is considered as an asset:

• Preparation and publication of geoscientific or bioscientific datasets
• Distributed data management approaches and standards, persistent identifiers, and semantic technology
• Python, R and version control (in particular git)
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Linux environment
• Lineage, provenance, and citation practises for scientific data
• CF-NetCDF and/or Darwin Core Archive/Packages
• Management or participation in EU projects
• Scientific writing/ project reporting

Skills

• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work independently
• Structured, curious and innovative
• Respectful of diversity
• Proactive and willing to challenge our working methods
• Ability to develop modular, flexible and robust software solutions
• Ability to define own work tasks in the balance between quality and efficiency
• Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues through electronic collaboration tools, including video conferencing

We welcome applications from structured, result oriented and creative team players with an innovative and problem-solving attitude. The personal attributes of the successful candidate are essential.

Apply through Jobbnorge: https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/305580/project-data-officer-sios-knowledge-centre

Inquiries about this position may be directed to:

Director of SIOS Heikki Lihavainen, director@sios-svalbard.org / +47 476 48 242

Scientific integration and data officer Zoé Brasseur, zoe.brasseur@sios-svalbard.org /+47 90 25 88 09

Application deadline: 16.08.2026

Required documents

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Education certificates
• Contact information for two references

The committee may ask for further documentation of the education history and former work experience described by the applicant.

All applications must be sent through our JobbNorge system. All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the application. Applications lacking required documents or not sent through JobbNorge will not be considered.

Selection and appointment

A committee will evaluate the qualifications of the applicants. Based on the report, the top ranked person(s) will be invited for an interview. The appointment will be made based on the recommendation from the evaluation committee. As SIOS would like to increase the percentage of females in academic positions, women are especially invited to apply.

Security policy cooperation

SIOS prioritises applicants who are citizens of countries with a security policy cooperation with Norway. This mainly includes countries that are members of the EU/EEA or NATO. Employees holding citizenship from countries outside EU/EEA or NATO may encounter difficulties accessing the government infrastructure that SIOS relies on to hold our courses and perform research work.

Public disclosure

It is possible to request that your name/application be exempt from public disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven) § 25. The request must be justified. Please note that if the request is not granted, the applicant will be contacted and given the opportunity to withdraw the application.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, age, or other characteristics.