Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at University of Surrey

Digital Preservation Coalition; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey seeks a Research Data Librarian to enhance researcher experiences with research data. The successful candidate will manage research data services and develop digital preservation strategies, delivering critical information and support to the academic community. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing research data services.
• Strong communication skills for supporting researchers.
• Knowledge of digital preservation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a research data management service for the university.
• Develop a digital preservation service to meet academic needs.
• Provide individual support for researchers on data management plans.

Skills

Research Data Management

Communication

Digital Preservation

Education

Relevant Degree (Library Science or related)

Job description

• Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at University of Surrey

Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at University of Surrey

4 December 2022

Guildford

Full-Time

The University of Surrey is a world-class research-led university committed to research excellence. Our research seeks to answer global challenges, drive innovation, and deliver real-world impact.At the Library, we are proud to provideexpertise and resources to support researchers to achieve these goals and are looking for someone who, as part of the Open Research team within the library, has the enthusiasm to improve researchers’ experience with research data.

The post holder will manage a research data management service and help develop a digital preservation service for the University. As the professional lead in this area, they will ensure that the research data management and preservation service meets the needs of the academic community. They will lead on communication in this area and ensure that the information and support required by researchers is openly available to them. They will also provide individual support for researchers, providing advice on data management plans, the deposit of data outputs and long-term preservation of data. They will have responsibility for the research data element of the university’s publications and research data repository.

We are open to considerations of flexible working, and the team supports hybrid working, with the ability to work in the office and from home, in line with business needs. We are aware that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criterion. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or to just apply.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Johnson, Director of Library and Learning Services,[e-mail]