Data Management Planning Specialist

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian educational institution is seeking a Data Management Planning Specialist to enhance the research data management (RDM) ecosystem. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing solutions that support data stewardship best practices within the research community. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and active participation in committees focused on data management planning. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and focuses on user experience and accessibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in data management planning and research data management best practices.
• Experience in digital research support and user experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement data management solutions.
• Collaborate with the Data Management Planning Expert Group.
• Enhance the research data management ecosystem.

Job description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of March 12, 2027 and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

University of Alberta Library (UAL) is seeking to hire a Data Management Planning (DMP) Specialist to support the ongoing development and delivery of DMP resources provided through the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. The Alliance provides national-level RDM support alongside advanced research computing (ARC), research software (RS), and cybersecurity (CS). The Alliance RDM team, situated in the Operations and Security Department, collaborates and partners with stakeholders from across the Canadian research ecosystem to develop and coordinate expertise, platforms, services, technology, and training in support of RDM, including DMP Assistant, with the goal of facilitating adoption of data stewardship best practices by researchers and institutions. DMP Assistant is a freely available tool that assists researchers in preparing detailed high quality data management plans (DMPs) both to support their research and meet institution and funder requirements, including those set forth by the Canadian Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy.
We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable DMP Specialist. As a member of UAL’s research data management portfolio, you will design, develop and implement solutions that support UAL, UA researchers, and the Alliance’s commitment to RDM and DMP best practices. You will be working on projects that focus on user experience, accessibility, sustainability, iterative development, and enhancing the RDM ecosystem. You will be collaborating with working groups and committees, including the Alliance’s Data Management Planning Expert Group (DMPEG), on development and delivery of DMP resources. The Incumbent(s) will have the opportunity and expectation to be an active member of those communities.