Research Data Management (RDM)
Target audience
- For PhD candidates of the VDS-PhaNuSpo, VDS-MES, VDSEE and VDS-CoBeNe.
Format
- Before the in-person workshops: An online learning module accessed via Moodle.
- During the two half-day workshops: Review of concepts, discussion and group activities.
Content
The course introduced PhD candidates to important concepts in Research Data Management and Open Science. We discuss:
- The FAIR Principles
- The Research Data Life Cycle
- Open Science and Open Research
- How to write data management plans
- How to organise and manage data
- How to properly document the research process How to securely store data
- How to publish, archive and share data
- Legal and ethical issues in research
Teachers
- Emily Jean Kate: Emily holds a BA in anthropology and archaeology from the College of Wooster in Ohio and earned her Ph.D. in anthropology and demography from The Pennsylvania State University. She joined the UNIVIE data stewardship team in March of 2023. Emily describes herself as "scientifically nosey" and enjoys connecting with scientists and developing custom solutions that meet their unique requests. In addition to helping researchers make their data management dreams come true, Emily is an avid baker and loves picnicking on the Danube with her husband, Zachary, and her perfect dog, Zoa.
- Michael Feichtinger: Michael holds a degree in Chemistry and Philosophy from the University of Vienna. He joined the data steward team at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science in October 2022. Since 2025, he serves as the data steward coordinator at the university library. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time in the woods with his partner and their wonderful dog, Ziri.
Workshop dates specifically allocated to doc schools
| Date | Time | Where | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20 March 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | Seminar Room 5.1 and 3.1 | Registration |
| 11-12 June 2025 | 9:00-12:00 | Seminar Room 3.1 UBB-University Biology Building Djerassiplatz 1 1030 Vienna | Registration open until 02.06.2025 |
Contact, additional courses and sources
- Has your data developed and oppositional identity? Do you need help coaxing your data into submission? Then email the Faculty of Life Sciences Data Steward, Emily Kate.
- For further data management courses please visit te website od the University of Vienna Research Data Management Unit.
- Starting with summer semester 2025, you can find in-depth information and register in our new course database u:rise.