Open Science Manager (RCS-SIS-OS-2025-154-LD)

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Introduction:

Do you want to shape the future of Open Science at CERN and beyond? Take part!

You will join the Research & Computing Sector (RCS), where the Scientific Information Service (SIS) supports scientists at CERN and beyond to find the information they need and apply open science practices throughout their research. The Scientific Information Service hosts the CERN Open Science Office and is also involved in several international projects to promote CERN’s traditional values of openness and collaboration.

In this role, you will initiate and participate in discussions and governance processes around open science across the organization. You will take ownership of existing or new projects related to open science practices within CERN or in collaboration with international partners and actively disseminate CERN’s values on open science to stakeholders across particle physics and other scientific disciplines. As part of CERN’s central open science office, you will actively support the implementation efforts of CERN’s open science policy and ensure the smooth operation of existing tools, services and collaborations in this domain.

Functions:

As Open Science Manager, you will join a dynamic and self-organised team where cross-departmental collaboration is a key principle.

Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the further evolution of the CERN Open Science policy by facilitating the exchange of stakeholders within CERN and partnering research organisations and translating community needs into actionable policy measures.
• Represent the Organization at international conferences and projects and advertise CERN’s leading role in open science. Actively engage with strategic stakeholders of CERN in collaboratively organised projects and represent the interests of the Organization in project or collaboration governance bodies.
• Organise the efficient and smooth operation of cross-departmental projects and initiatives in the open science and information management field, including managing stakeholders with international partners.
• As projects develop, you will have the opportunity to supervise a diverse team of specialists in scientific information management and open science, share knowledge and contribute to a productive and collaborative working environment.

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Information Management or a related field.

Experience:

Required experience for this post:

• Managing open science and/or scholarly publishing projects in an operational as well as coordinating role.
• Sound understanding of the open science strategies and operational landscape and their implications for open access to scientific publications and other research outputs (data, software, etc.).
• Understanding scientific publishing procedures and best practices in an academic context.
• Scientific community engagement or an existing network in the scholarly publishing domain.
• Experience in managing a diverse team is an advantage.

Technical competencies:

• Project management: organisation, planning and control.
• Negotiation: contract management financial reporting and analysis.
• Managing relations and partnerships with non-profit as well as corporate entities.
• Setting up, promote and enhance international collaborations.
• Strategic and operational personnel and material resources planning.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving results: driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion; taking appropriate corrective actions and adapting work / project plans if necessary; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point; utilising effective negotiation techniques to achieve long-term results acceptable to all parties involved; lleveraging support networks across the Organization.
• Optimising resources: realistically assessing human and financial resource needs, evaluating risks and plans accordingly; accurately identifying core activities, taking appropriate in and out-sourcing decisions and implementing accordingly.
• Learning and sharing knowledge: questioning traditional assumptions and ways of doing things; thinking "out of the box" and proposing fresh ideas, insights and methodologies; proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies.
• Managing self: using time efficiently and effectively; projecting self-confidence when presenting ideas, proposals and opinions; maintaining a positive outlook even in difficult situations; demonstrating resilience and persistence in response to setbacks and adversity.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 24.08.2025 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions:

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: RCS-SIS-OS-2025-154-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Scientific Information Professional