Vacancy for Open Research Manager (Research Data, Repository and Theses) at University of St Andrews

Digital Preservation Coalition; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St Andrews seeks an Open Research Manager to lead initiatives in research data management and doctoral theses. This role involves advocating for open research practices, overseeing operational infrastructure, and working closely with academic staff to enhance data management. An opportunity to make a significant impact in developing an open research culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with open research and research data management.
• Expertise in repository management and theses services.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and promote Research Data Management and Theses.
• Manage operational aspects of the supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers to enhance data management practices.

Skills

Knowledge of open research practices

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Vacancy for Open Research Manager (Research Data, Repository and Theses) at University of St Andrews

19 March 2025

Scotland

Full-Time

We are seeking a proactive, motivated, and highly skilled individual with expert knowledge of open research practices to join our Open Research team in Libraries & Museums at the University of St Andrews. This role focuses on research data management and doctoral theses, requiring experience with repositories and expertise in at least one of these areas.

The purpose of this role is to advocate for and promote Research Data Management and Theses, managing the operational aspects of the infrastructure, staff, and services that support the University’s open research culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our open research initiatives, emphasizing FAIR data management and open access to doctoral theses. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers and senior academic staff to enhance research data management practices and will have the initiative to further develop our research data management and theses services.

We are looking for someone with expert knowledge of the open research environment, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving approach based on evidence.