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VLIZ recruits: Marine data manager
VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute
Data Science
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Join the VLIZ Marine Data Centre and become part of the VLIZ Marine Life+ team and the EurOBIS EMODnet Biology Data Management Team.
Within the MarineLife+ team of the VLIZ Marine Data Centre, several activities on taxonomic, biogeographic and traits databases are grouped, based on the data systems and infrastructures developed, hosted and maintained within the VLIZ Marine Data Centre. These include Aphia, the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), the Interim Register of Marine and Non-Marine Genera (IRMNG) and the European node of the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (EurOBIS).
The MarineLife+ team focuses on the content of and interactions between these databases, quality control and quality assurance, how scientists can help in making them more complete and how scientists and the public at large can make use of these systems. Several European initiatives (e.g. EMODnet Biology, DTO-BioFlow, MARBEFES, GuardIAS, …) make use of one or more of these databases, services and support that can be provided by the EurOBIS and EMODnet Biology Data Management Team.
VLIZ is hiring, for immediate employment, a data manager to support the MarineLife+ team, with a strong focus on data and project management within EMODnet Biology and closely related projects. The work involves e.g. maintaining and updating data management plans, supporting data partners and providers in adhering to good data management practices, provide online and on-site data training, oversee, guide and improve general and specific external and internal data flows into the VLIZ data systems.
OUR OFFER
- We offer you a challenging job in the dynamic environment of the InnovOcean Campus in Ostend.
- A contract for 1 year and a competitive remuneration package based on the candidate's qualifications and experience according to the salary scales set forth by the Flemish Government on 01-01-2009.
- Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers (€8 per day worked), bicycle allowance, free public transport between home and work.
- A good work-life balance through a generous leave package and flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week.
- The possibility to work partly from home after an induction period.
- Informal, in-house training focused on tools and systems necessary for the assigned tasks will be provided.
YOUR TASKS
- Take an active role in the day-to-day data management activities of the Data Management Team, in relation with EMODnet Biology.
- Quality control, process and make available different types of marine data, with a focus on biodiversity data.
- Document your work, used processes and decision-making in a detailed manner.
- Actively promote the biodiversity systems hosted and managed at VLIZ within the marine community through different channels.
- Share your acquired experiences with your team members, thereby assisting them in improving specific data flows and optimizing training material.
- Participate in project and system meetings and follow-up on milestones and deliverables.
- Provide general and specific data management support to project partners within EU-funded projects, both written and oral, e.g. through (online) training.
For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, service minded, excellent professionalism and integrity as important characteristics.
YOUR PROFILE
- You hold a BSc or MSc degree in marine sciences, bioinformatics or equivalent.
- You have working knowledge with R and/or Python.
- You have knowledge of or experience with relational databases is highly valued.
- No previous work experience required. A strong interest in data management in general is a must.
- You have proficient and effective oral and written communication skills in English.
- You are curious, eager to learn and you have good interpersonal skills.
- You have a strong interest in (marine) biodiversity data management.
- You have the ability to work both independently and in team, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- You are willing to work in a European context.
ABOUT US
Over the last 25 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a world player in the field of marine and coastal research.
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The wellbeing of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The preferred start date is 1 July 2026, and no later than 1 August 2026.
For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact Leen Vandepitte: leen.vandepitte@vliz.be.
DOES THIS VACANCY APPEAL TO YOU?
Send in your cover letter and CV no later than Sunday 24 May 2026 by filling in this form.
VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation
or any disability.
Do you have a disability? Please attach a document to your application so that we can adapt our selection procedure where necessary. This information will be handled with discretion.
PROCEDURE
Based on the received cover letters and CV’s, a select group of candidates will be invited for a job interview. You will be informed by email.
The interviews will take place in the offices of VLIZ or online on Monday 8 June 2026.