Research Data Steward

NewsNowGh; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in the UK is seeking a Research Data Steward to join their Center for Advanced Research Computing. The successful candidate will provide technical consultancy and operational support for research data management, ensuring compliance with FAIR data principles. This permanent, full-time hybrid position includes visa sponsorship eligibility for international professionals. Join a globally recognized institute to advance data-driven research infrastructures in a multidisciplinary setting.

Benefits

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Comprehensive employee benefits

Immigration assistance and relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience conducting or supporting data-intensive research.
• Understanding of research data lifecycle management and FAIR principles.
• Technical proficiency in Python preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and database systems.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consultancy on research data management practices.
• Manage, curate, and preserve research data across its lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with FAIR data principles and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with researchers across various disciplines.
• Advise on data storage, documentation, metadata standards.

Skills

Technical proficiency in Python or another programming language

Experience conducting or supporting data-intensive research

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Understanding of research data lifecycle management

Familiarity with cloud technologies

Familiarity with database systems such as SQL or SPARQL

Continuous learning and professional development

Job description

Research Data Steward Job in UK 2026 | University College London

Research Data Steward Job in UK 2026 | University College London

University College London (UCL) is recruiting a Research Data Steward to join the Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) in London, United Kingdom. This permanent, full-time hybrid role offers Skilled Worker visa sponsorship eligibility and meets UK Visas and Immigration requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship or Global Talent pathway.

With a competitive salary range of £43,981–£52,586 per annum (including London Allowance), this opportunity is ideal for international research technology professionals seeking to contribute to advanced digital research infrastructure within a globally recognized institution.

About Role

The Research Data Steward will provide technical consultancy and operational support to researchers across UCL, ensuring effective management, curation, and preservation of research data throughout its lifecycle. The role emphasizes compliance with FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and alignment with institutional and funder policies.

Working within ARC’s hybrid professional services and innovation model, the successful candidate will collaborate with academics from diverse disciplines, including social sciences, digital humanities, and climate science. The position combines technical data management expertise with the ability to communicate complex research data concepts to multidisciplinary stakeholders.

The role supports both infrastructure reliability and innovation in computational and data-intensive research methods.

About Hiring Firm

The UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is UCL’s institute for digital research infrastructure and innovation. ARC supports supercomputing systems, large-scale datasets, research software, and computational methods that enable cutting-edge scholarship across disciplines.

UCL is internationally recognized for academic excellence and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The institution provides structured support for international professionals through immigration assistance, relocation schemes, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consultancy on research data management practices
• Manage, curate, and preserve research data across its lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with FAIR data principles and funder requirements
• Collaborate with researchers across social sciences, humanities, climate science, and related disciplines
• Support the adoption of best practices in data governance and stewardship
• Advise on data storage, documentation, metadata standards, and preservation strategies
• Utilize programming, cloud, and database technologies to support data-intensive research
• Contribute to ARC’s innovation initiatives in digital scholarship and computational research

Requirements

• Experience conducting or supporting data-intensive research
• Understanding of research data lifecycle management and FAIR principles
• Technical proficiency in Python or another programming language preferred
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and database systems such as SQL or SPARQL
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience within social sciences, digital humanities, climate science, or related disciplines advantageous
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

This position offers international research technology professionals a structured pathway to work within the UK under Skilled Worker sponsorship at one of the world’s leading universities. With extensive benefits, immigration support, and access to advanced research infrastructure, the role provides long-term career development within a globally respected academic environment.

Qualified international candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 20 February 2026.