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Domain specialist

Domain specialists have deep knowledge and expertise in a particular domain. They have a deep understanding of the intricacies, challenges, and nuances of their field.

FAIR Data Steward/Data manager

Individuals responsible for managing and curating research or healthcare data within organizations or projects. Job title and exact activities and responsibilities vary between organisations. In the Metroline steps we will refer to this role as “data steward”. Details on this role in the team are described in a separate step Have a FAIR data steward on board.

EDC system specialist

Individual who has experience with and knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, such as Castor EDC, REDCAP or OpenClinica.

Information Professionals

Librarians, archivists, and information scientists involved in organizing and preserving data assets.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Medical Ethics Review Committee (METC)

Evaluate research protocols and ensure the research complies with regulatory requirements and ethical standards. For research to which the WMO (Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act) is applicable, evaluation must be done by an accredited METC or by the CCMO (Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects).

IT and Systems Administrators

Professionals responsible for maintaining data infrastructure(s) and ensuring technical compatibility and accessibility for an organisation or department.

Policy maker

Decision-makers responsible for research data management policies that promote FAIR data practices within an institute.

Principal Investigator

Leads a clinical trial or research project. Responsible for following the data management requirements and guidelines of the organisation and/or funder. Decisions regarding data management are documented in the DMP (data management plan).

Researcher /scientist

Professionals involved in collecting, analyzing, and sharing data as part of a clinical trial, research project or other scientific endeavors.

Research Software Engineer

TODO

Research software engineers (RSE) design, develop and maintain software systems that help researchers reach their scientific goals.

You are responsible for the implementation of IT infrastructure solutions and the access to data and software.

Research software engineers (RSE) in the life sciences design, develop and maintain software systems that help researchers manage their software and data. The RSE’s software tools and infrastructure are critical in enabling scientific research to be conducted effectively. (copy-pasted)

Semantic data modelling specialists

A semantic modeler is a specialist responsible for creating and managing semantic models. These models are a representation of knowledge and concepts in a structured format that a computer can understand.

Senior expert of standards for automated access protocols and privacy preservation

Has understanding/knowledge about:

• Global standards for data access 

Senior healthcare interoperability expert

Has understanding/knowledge about:

• Global standards applicable to the data resource interoperability

Trainer

Professionals involved in training and educating others, such as PhD students, postdocs, researchers, technicians and PIs. In case of FAIR related training this includes practices for managing and sharing data.