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SCIENTIFIC DATA CURATOR
With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, ****
is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to
exceptional undergraduate instruction and a strong research environment in
support of the Plan for Academic Enrichment.
As the Library’s primary liaison for scientific data management, the
Scientific Data Curator plays a central role in developing library services
and guidelines to support scientific research. Together with other Research
and Outreach Services Librarians, the Center for Digital Scholarship and
other campus partners, the Scientific Data Curator will develop best
practices to collect, preserve and provide access to scientific data, and
will act as a resource for students and faculty grappling with issues of
data curation, digital methods for scientific research, and emerging digital
resources. The Scientific Data Curator will contribute to the development
of data management plans for funded projects, and will assist in data
extraction, reporting, and monitoring compliance with established data
management protocols. S/he will contribute to the work of the **** Digital
Repository by helping to develop the requirements and work flows necessary
to support research at ****; by advising teaching faculty on the management
of data and providing technical support for use of analytical tools; and in
serving as an agent between researchers and the Library’s repository.
The successful candidate will maintain a strong level of competence in
issues such as data ethics, copyright, open access, repositories, data
curation, and licensing of online resources. Similarly, the candidate will
also maintain competence with tools and methodologies for computationally
centered, data-driven research (data mining, visualization, etc.). S/he will
also use his/her knowledge of available print and electronic resources to
build appropriate collections and to advocate for the fields to which he/she
is assigned.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Outreach
Services, the Scientific Data Curator will have the following qualifications:
Advanced degree in physical or life sciences, data curation, or
related disciplines
3-5 years of relevant data management experience in academic or
corporate setting
An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by
academic or work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of issues & technical challenges related
to data management/curation, including format migration, preservation,
metadata, data retrieval and use issues
Familiarity with one or more current scientific data and
metadata conventions.
Experience with one of the commonly used repository platforms (
Fedora used locally)
Experience working with relational databases and XML
Ability to acquire new technological skills & resolve problems
in a resourceful and timely manner
Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing; strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to
manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a
positive, flexible, creative and innovative attitude
Grant writing experience and familiarity with federal funding
requirements
To apply for this position (JOB #B01420), please visit ****’s Online
Employment website https://careers.****.edu), complete an application
online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents
should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of
three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled. **** University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer.
searching.
Pleas PM for University's name if you are interested. Should have
information degree or experiences
SCIENTIFIC DATA CURATOR
With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, ****
is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to
exceptional undergraduate instruction and a strong research environment in
support of the Plan for Academic Enrichment.
As the Library’s primary liaison for scientific data management, the
Scientific Data Curator plays a central role in developing library services
and guidelines to support scientific research. Together with other Research
and Outreach Services Librarians, the Center for Digital Scholarship and
other campus partners, the Scientific Data Curator will develop best
practices to collect, preserve and provide access to scientific data, and
will act as a resource for students and faculty grappling with issues of
data curation, digital methods for scientific research, and emerging digital
resources. The Scientific Data Curator will contribute to the development
of data management plans for funded projects, and will assist in data
extraction, reporting, and monitoring compliance with established data
management protocols. S/he will contribute to the work of the **** Digital
Repository by helping to develop the requirements and work flows necessary
to support research at ****; by advising teaching faculty on the management
of data and providing technical support for use of analytical tools; and in
serving as an agent between researchers and the Library’s repository.
The successful candidate will maintain a strong level of competence in
issues such as data ethics, copyright, open access, repositories, data
curation, and licensing of online resources. Similarly, the candidate will
also maintain competence with tools and methodologies for computationally
centered, data-driven research (data mining, visualization, etc.). S/he will
also use his/her knowledge of available print and electronic resources to
build appropriate collections and to advocate for the fields to which he/she
is assigned.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Outreach
Services, the Scientific Data Curator will have the following qualifications:
Advanced degree in physical or life sciences, data curation, or
related disciplines
3-5 years of relevant data management experience in academic or
corporate setting
An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by
academic or work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of issues & technical challenges related
to data management/curation, including format migration, preservation,
metadata, data retrieval and use issues
Familiarity with one or more current scientific data and
metadata conventions.
Experience with one of the commonly used repository platforms (
Fedora used locally)
Experience working with relational databases and XML
Ability to acquire new technological skills & resolve problems
in a resourceful and timely manner
Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing; strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to
manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a
positive, flexible, creative and innovative attitude
Grant writing experience and familiarity with federal funding
requirements
To apply for this position (JOB #B01420), please visit ****’s Online
Employment website https://careers.****.edu), complete an application
online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents
should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of
three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled. **** University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer.