Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at The London School of Economics and Political Science

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Data Librarian to support and deliver research data management services. The role involves planning for data management, promoting open research practices, and collaborating with colleagues across various teams. This is a full-time position located in London, ideal for individuals with a solid understanding of research data management principles and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of research data management principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels of seniority.
• Experience in developing and leading services in research data management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver research data management services.
• Support secure and open data for research purposes.
• Curate, share, and preserve research data.

Skills

Knowledge of research data management principles

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in team settings

Job description

• Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at The London School of Economics and Political Science

Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at The London School of Economics and Political Science

10 March 2024

London

Full-Time

The Library of LSE is a National Research Library, supporting the research and teaching of LSE as well as social science research beyond the School. The Library is heavily involved in delivering LSE’s new research strategy, Research for the World, including championing open research practices in the social sciences.

The Research Data Librarian sits within the Research Support team and is jointly responsible for planning, developing, and delivering research data management services for researchers, staff and students across LSE. This includes data management planning, support for secure data, support for open data, and the curation, sharing and preservation of research data.

You will have good knowledge of research data management principles and practices and be able to communicate this knowledge effectively to colleagues at all levels of seniority. You will be able to work effectively with others in the team and in cross-institutional working groups, developing and leading services in research data management.