Research Data Facilitator

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University Libraries seeks a Research Data Facilitator to provide lifecycle data management support across disciplines, guiding researchers on data storage, sharing, and preservation. Collaborate with RFS, OIT, and ORI to ensure compliant data practices and open data sharing strategies.

You will help develop training materials, draft data management plans, and build secure, compute-integrated pipelines with partners across the Libraries and campus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for research data management.
• Experience providing research data support; awareness of compliance issues surrounding research data.
• Demonstrated understanding of HPC, networking, and data transfer tools.
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a large user community across disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and in a team setting.
• Ability to foster belonging and well-being within teams.
• Evidence of professional development and contribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle research data management support across disciplines from planning to closeout.
• Consult with faculty and researchers on data storage, sharing, and preservation.
• Assist in drafting and operationalizing data management plans; ensure funder requirements.
• Develop data curation pipelines and identify repositories for open data sharing and long-term archiving.
• Deliver training, workshops, documentation, and outreach materials.

Skills

Research data management

Data curation

Data sharing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

MLS/MIS or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194947EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Research Data Facilitator

Anticipated Hiring Range $85,000 minimum

Work Schedule University Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM. The Libraries supports flexible work arrangements based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require frequent onsite work. Exempt position.

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Research Facilitation Service

About The Department

Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus , offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State’s spirit of innovation in education and research, the Hunt Library is recognized as one of the world’s most creative and inspirational learning and collaborative spaces and a model for “the library of the future.” The D. H. Hill Jr. Library , serving the main campus , combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Research Data Facilitator. The Research Facilitation Service ( RFS ) is a university initiative led by the Libraries in collaboration with the Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) and the Office of Research and Innovation ( ORI ) to provide essential support for NC State’s research enterprise. It offers a single point of contact for researchers who need assistance identifying and accessing research computing and data services and support, serves as a communication conduit for service providers, and conducts continuous assessment of researcher needs and available research computing and data services.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Research Data Facilitator provides lifecycle research data management support across all disciplines, offering assistance and guidance from project planning through closeout. In collaboration with RFS , OIT , and Libraries colleagues, the incumbent consults with faculty and student researchers around best practices, tools, and strategies for data storage, movement, sharing, and preservation. They work with ORI colleagues and other collaborators to support researchers in drafting and operationalizing data management plans and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. They partner with colleagues to develop secure and compute-integrated data curation and handling pipelines, and to identify appropriate data repositories or other infrastructure for open data sharing and long-term archiving. The Research Data Facilitator works with the RFS team to develop and deliver training, workshops, documentation, and outreach materials to help NC State researchers leverage a broad range of computational and data resources and meet data sharing expectations from publishers and funders. Informed by this work, the position conducts ongoing tracking and assessment of researcher needs and the university landscape of available services and resources.

The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries’ Strategic Plan , creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. The position works closely with colleagues throughout the Libraries and with university partners, participates in library planning, and serves on library and campus-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. The position reports to the Director, Research Facilitation Service.

This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment and will require occasional onsite work.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Other Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• ALA -accredited MLS , MIS , or equivalent advanced degree

Other Required Qualifications

The Research Facilitation Service’s approach is rooted in fostering human-to-human connection with researchers, and communication is critical to this effort. Applicants are encouraged to view the application process as an opportunity to demonstrate how they think, approach, and communicate their own work, including carefully considering their use of generative AI in their materials. Applicants are furthermore encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below, including in ways that may not be obvious, such as how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position responsibilities. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences to apply for this position.

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for research data management
• Experience providing research data support; awareness of compliance issues surrounding research data, including federal requirements and granting agency practices
• Demonstrated understanding of how researchers use high-performance computing, networking, collaborative research tools, cloud storage and computing, and other advanced cyberinfrastructure technologies, including tools for pipelines and data transfer
• Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to operational efficiency
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
• Evidence of ability for professional development and contribution

Preferred Qualifications

It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent’s background and interests.

• Substantial experience supporting computational or data-intensive research
• Demonstrated understanding of data curation best practices for AI and machine learning workflows
• Familiarity with or interest in protocols for handling Controlled Unclassified Information or other sensitive data

Required License(s) Or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled

Position Details

Position Number 00065659

Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 250101 - Libraries

EEO

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