Job Summary
At GÉANT, we enable advanced networking, cybersecurity, data autonomy, and support cutting‑edge computing initiatives such as supercomputing and AI.
Our Trust & Identity team delivers advanced IAM/AAI services to critical initiatives like the European open Science Cloud, EuroHPC systems, and Erasmus. You’ll play a key role as an Intern in Data Science, assisting in the requirement gathering phase for the FAIRification project, benchmarking repository platforms (Zenodo, InvenioRDM, Dataverse, HuggingFace, etc.), and supporting the technical development of the FAIR Data portal proof‑of‑concept. Your work will include data preparation: cleaning, organising, and structuring datasets.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply metadata standards and FAIR principles to improve dataset quality and usability.
* Realise benchmarking of different repository platforms (Zenodo, InvenioRDM, Dataverse, HuggingFace, etc.).
* Document processes, findings, and lessons learned for internal reporting.
* Support platform configuration and deployment, including development of bridges to connect organisational systems to the portal, enabling automated data input from production tools.
* Collaborate with project team members, GÉANT staff, and national Research and Education Networks across Europe.
About You
Your knowledge in data science will help you thrive in computer science, and you will build reliable information systems. We are looking for someone who is currently studying or has recently graduated in computer science, data science, information systems, digital libraries, or related fields.
Key Strengths
* Interest in Open science, research data management, or FAIR principles.
* Familiar with data cleaning and preparation tools (eg. Python, R, OpenRefine, Excel) – a plus.
* Understanding of metadata standards, databases, or repository systems desirable.
* Familiarity with platform configuration and deployment, and ideally some experience with building connectors/APIs to integrate systems.
* Good analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
* Proactive, curious, and willing to learn in a collaborative international environment.
Working Arrangements
Given the responsibilities of this role, we expect the individual to be in the office 3 days per week.
Application Process
* Application closes December 15th for a Feb 1 start date.
* Steps: Recruiter call ➜ Hiring Manager interview ➜ Onsite interview.
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Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Research and Analyst
Industries
Computer Networking Products
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