Research Data Librarian

Code4lib; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A university library in Wilmington, NC seeks a Research Data Librarian to support data management and sharing initiatives. The role includes conducting workshops, providing consultations, and promoting ethical research data practices. The ideal candidate should have experience with data analysis and strong communication skills. This is an 11-month, renewable faculty position. Interested applicants can apply via the university's job portal.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Ability to assist with ethical open science methods.
• Excellent communication skills for outreach and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for research data sharing requirements.
• Conduct outreach and promotion on research data topics.
• Provide consultations and workshops on data-related topics.

Job description

Description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Library seeks a Research Data Librarian to serve as a campus expert in accessing, using, analyzing, visualizing, managing, and sharing data in support of the research enterprise at UNCW. This is an 11-month (August-June) renewable non-tenure track special faculty position reporting to the Associate Director of Academic & Research Engagement.

This position will:

• Serve as a campus resource for ethical open science methods for research data, including assisting researchers in meeting funders’ or publishers’ requirements for research data sharing
• Conduct outreach and promotion for the library and the campus community on topics relating to research data
• Provide one-on-one consultations and group workshops and instruction on data-related topics and tools
• Manage and develop Statistical Collaboration and Training Center (SCTC) and data analysis services provided by student employees in collaboration with other units
• Create learning materials and documentation on data-related topics
• Partner with liaison librarians to serve the research data needs of specific disciplines

UNCW Library does not use AI to evaluate job applications. Each application is evaluated by a search committee. Search committee members receive direct access to application materials.

How to apply

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38622

Contact

Liz Steyer, Search Committee Chair
[e-mail]

Published

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 23:13 UTC