Research Librarian: Scholarly Support & Open Access

Uowdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Tuition discounts for staff

25 working days' annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Dubai seeks an experienced Research Librarian to enhance research support services for faculty and postgraduate students. The role involves advanced research assistance, guidance on Open Access publishing, and collaboration with academic staff to align library resources with institutional priorities. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and have a minimum of 5 years in an academic library setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an academic or research library environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in research support and reference services.
• Experience in Open Access publishing and institutional repositories.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced research consultations to faculty and postgraduate students.
• Advise on Open Access publishing, copyright, and responsible research practices.
• Collaborate with the Research Office on bibliometric reporting and research visibility initiatives.

Skills

Research support expertise

Information retrieval

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Citation management tools

Bibliometric platforms

Job description

A premier educational institution in Dubai seeks an experienced Research Librarian to enhance research support services for faculty and postgraduate students. The role involves advanced research assistance, guidance on Open Access publishing, and collaboration with academic staff to align library resources with institutional priorities. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and have a minimum of 5 years in an academic library setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community.