Central database, communication platform and data synthesis of the research unit KiLi

数据文件、中央数据库存储、持续的信息交换、科学协调和跨学科数据综合是协作项目成功和协同价值的基本组成部分。中心项目Z2旨在建立一个中央数据库，建立一个基于网络的交流平台，协调总体研究设计的科学实施，积极促进数据的综合分析和发布，以实现研究单位的总体目标。根据目前的DFG法规，以生态元数据语言（EML）存储的数据和元数据将确保公众长期可访问结果。现有数据库系统和通讯平台的优点将加以结合和调整，以适应拟议研究单位的需要。此外，该项目将负责实施联合研究设计和选址，子项目的科学协调和整合，跨领域实验的组织，以及解决研究单位总体目标的联合数据集的分析和出版。此外，将对德国和坦桑尼亚的博士生进行统计、元分析、地理信息系统技术和科学写作方面的培训，为实现这些目标，将需要一名数据库管理员、一名兼职程序员和一名具有优秀生态经验、沟通、统计和写作技能的博士后。

Data documentation, storage in a central database, continuous information exchange, scientific coordination and interdisciplinary data synthesis are essential components for the success and synergistic value of collaborative projects. The central project Z2 aims at implementing a central database, at establishing a web-based communication platform, at coordinating the scientific implementation of the general study design and at actively fostering the integrative analysis and publication of data to reach the overall goals of the Research Unit. In accordance with current DFG regulations, data and metadata stored in the Ecological Metadata Language (EML) will ensure long-term public accessibility of results. Advantages of existing database systems and communication platforms will be combined and tailored to fit the requirements of the proposed research unit. Further this project will be responsible for the implementation of the joint study design and site selection, the scientific coordination and integration of the subprojects, the organisation of cross-cutting experiments, and the analysis and publication of joint data sets addressing the overall goals of the Research Unit. Further, training of German and Tanzanian PhD students in targeted workshops on statistics, meta-analysis, GIS-techniques, and scientific writing will be performed One database manager, a part-time programmer, and one Postdoc with excellent ecological experience, communication, statistical and writing skills will be required to reach these objectives.