Research Data Librarian (Medical Asst Professor)

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York School of Medicine seeks a Research Data Librarian (Medical Assistant Professor) to advance research data management, data-related scholarly communications, and evidence synthesis across the research lifecycle. You will support data stewardship and serve as a key member of the library's research support team.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, you will develop data management plans, promote best practices, assist with funder requirements, and provide library

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution; a second graduate degree is required.
• Experience conducting advanced literature searches in biomedical/health sciences databases.
• Knowledge of research data management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and consultation services.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a research-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support for research data management and data-related scholarly communications.
• Support compliance with funder and institutional requirements.
• Provide library instruction, reference services, and collaborate on systematic and scoping reviews.
• Partner with faculty, researchers, staff, and students across the research lifecycle.

Skills

Literature search

Data management

Instruction & consultation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS

Tools

Citation management software

Job description

Research Data Librarian (Medical Asst Professor)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine (SoM) is the only medical school in the CUNY system. Our innovative curriculum allows students to complete both their undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees in seven years. CUNY SoM graduated its first MD class in 2020. In addition, the CUNY SoM offers a two-year Physician Assistant (PA) program to prepare health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Our mission is 1) to provide access to medical education to talented youth from historically underrepresented in backgrounds in medicine and to develop health professionals committed to practicing in under-served communities and 2) to perform innovative research in community health and biomedicine.

The School of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Data Librarian. Reporting to the Chief Librarian, this position provides expertise and support for research data management, data-related scholarly communications, and evidence synthesis activities at the CUNY Medicine. This position serves as a key member of the library's research support team, partnering with faculty, researchers, staff, and students throughout the research lifecycle. The librarian assists researchers in developing data management and sharing plans, promotes best practices for research data stewardship, and supports compliance with funder and institutional requirements. In addition, the position provides library instruction, reference services, and collaborates with research teams on systematic and scoping reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Master’s in Library and Information Studies, or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution; a second graduate degree is required.
• Experience conducting advanced literature searches in biomedical and health sciences databases.
• Knowledge of research data management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and consultation services.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a research-intensive environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting grant-funded research and developing data management and sharing plans.
• Experience participating in systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or other evidence synthesis projects.
• Familiarity with NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy and other federal funding agency requirements.
• Knowledge of data repositories, metadata standards, and data sharing practices.
• Experience with implementation of the Elsevier Pure product or a similar researcher profile system.
• Experience with citation management software and evidence synthesis tools.
• Experience in academic health sciences or medical libraries.
• Record of scholarly activity, including presentations, publications, or professional service.

COMPENSATION

Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 - $128,748

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on August 27, 2026.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: CUNY School of Medicine