Technical Librarian | PhD Mandatory | Remote opportunity

Innodata India; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Innodata India is seeking an experienced Technical Librarian who currently works in a technical library role and holds a PhD in Life & Health Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, or Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. The position requires a minimum of two years of post‑PhD experience and a non‑negotiable PhD.

You will manage specialised technical and research collections, support faculty and researchers, handle digital library systems, and provide advanced information services

Qualifications

• PhD is mandatory no exceptions.
• Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience.
• Currently working as a Librarian in a Technical Librarian role.
• Strong background in technical library operations, research support, digital resources, document management, cataloguing, or subject liaison services.

Responsibilities

• The Technical Librarian will manage specialised technical and research collections, support faculty and researchers, handle digital library systems, and provide advanced information services aligned with the subject domain of their PhD.

Skills

Technical Librarian

Subject Specialist Librarian

Research Support Services

Digital Library Management

E-Resources / Database Management

Cataloguing & Classification

Document Management System / EDMS / SP

Information Literacy & Training

Collection Development

Post-PhD Experience

Education

PhD Mandatory

Job description

Job Title: SME - Technical Librarian
Role Type: Technical Librarian
Experience Required: 2+ years of post-PhD experience
Education: PhD Mandatory (No Exceptions)

We are looking for an experienced Technical Librarian who is currently working in a technical librarian role and holds a PhD in one of the following subject areas:

• Life & Health Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• PhD is mandatory no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience
• Currently working as a Librarian in a Technical Librarian role
• Strong background in technical library operations, research support, digital resources, document management, cataloguing, or subject liaison services

Role Overview:

The Technical Librarian will manage specialised technical and research collections, support faculty and researchers, handle digital library systems, and provide advanced information services aligned with the subject domain of their PhD.

Preferred Keywords / Skills (candidates with these in their profile are strongly encouraged to apply):

• Technical Librarian
• Subject Specialist Librarian / Liaison Librarian
• Research Support Services
• Digital Library Management
• E-Resources / Database Management
• Cataloguing & Classification (MARC, RDA, DDC)
• Document Management System / EDMS / SharePoint
• Information Literacy & Research Training
• Collection Development (STEM / Life Sciences / Social Sciences)
• Post-PhD experience in academic or research library