Scientific Data Manager/Architect at NIVI Research Center

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent Science Data Manager starting as soon as possible.

Background

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI) has a unique mission to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research and development to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts:

• NIVI Research (NIVI-R): A state-of-the-art research center anchored to the University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology (www.isim.ku.dk).
• NIVI Development (NIVI-D): A company that focuses on translational sciences and advancing vaccine development.

NIVI-R conducts scientific research, whilst NIVI-D oversees manufacturing and clinical trials (phases 1 and 2), ultimately leading to a transition to partners for late stages of development.

By connecting science, innovation, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and product development, NIVI aims to streamline the journey from research to real-world vaccines.

Your job

Your main task is driving the research data management at NIVI and the position is shared between NIVI-R and NIVI-D (80%/20%).

The position requires a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork, and you will be working closely with the research teams at NIVI-R and the NIVI-D company.

Your tasks will include:

• Developing and maintaining a compliant data strategy and with suitable architecture. Specifically, this will be a centralised server cluster with secure and accessible systems
• Ensure the secure transfer and sharing of certain data between the two entities (NIVI-R and NIVI-D)
• Implement a specific strategic direction for data, security, and IT
• Establish and maintain a database for all data developed by both entities
• Keeping track of all internal data and received data files
• Communicate data storage and sharing policies across the programme
• Management and oversight of control and calibration software
• Develop and operate high-performance, scalable computing systems (HPC and/or distributed compute) that support multiple concurrent users and workloads.
• Implement best practices for data governance, access control, and security, balancing open internal access with compliance, privacy, and operational requirements.
• Develop and manage large-scale data storage solutions, ensuring robustness, performance, data integrity, and long-term sustainability for diverse data types and workloads.
• Collaborate closely with research, engineering, and analytics teams to understand computational and data needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to internal teams in coding, software usage, data workflows, and computational best practices.

We expect

• Master or other relevant education in computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or other relevant education
• 5+ years’ experience with data management and security in a research & development context
• Experience with high-confidentiality data management is preferred
• Strong experience in network storage environment and/or strong experience with LIMS solutions
• Experience from a research environment and proven GDPR handling
• Experience in designing data architecture and large-scale data storage systems
• Experience in HPC or distributed compute environments

Your personality is analytical, structured, and curious. You are a team-player and work to develop the best solutions with input from highly skilled colleagues in interdisciplinary fields.

We offer

A central position in the newly established NIVI where you will have influence and impact in setting up data storage and handling. You will be part of a stimulating, challenging and very multifaceted research & development environment. You will mainly report to the COO and be involved from the beginning in the mission of NIVI.

Life in Denmark is supported with strong social services (free universal healthcare, free/subsidised language courses, paid parental leave, subsidised day care institutions and excellent public schools). Our work culture is very egalitarian and prioritises work life balance. Dual career families are the norm, and workplaces offer flexibility to support everyone in having both an exciting career and good family time. Danish cities are known for having excellent infrastructure, for example through widespread bike path networks. We can also offer a thriving food-scene, excellent museums, and beautiful natural scenery.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at NIVI Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology and NIVI Development, both located at University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The starting date is as soon as possible.

The employment at NIVI Research Center will be as Special Consultant in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant collective agreement with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experience and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact CEO/ED Else Marie Agger (else.marie.agger@sund.ku.dk) or for administrative inquiries, please contact P&O consultant, Ditte Maria Bohn (francistonyadmbohnjonesvalerie@francissmithsund.ku.dk)

Application

Your application should in English include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 5 March 2026, 23.59 CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 11-12

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.