Research Metadata Specialist

Develop metadata models, mappings, validation rules and API-based workflows that connect life-science datasets with samples, experiments, projects and publications. Work with researchers, stewards and developers on FAIR reuse, repositories and semantic interoperability. The permanent, full-time Ghent role allows up to two days per week from home and includes occasional travel.

A relevant master’s degree or equivalent experience; several years with life-science metadata, schemas, standards and provenance. Ability to use APIs, JSON/XML, scripts and Git, with strong documentation and collaboration.