Research Data Services Librarian, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Posted January 11, 2018
The University of New Hampshire Library seeks a dynamic, innovative librarian for the position of Research Data Services Librarian. This librarian plays a significant strategic and operational role in expanding the library’s support for research data services to meet the growing needs of UNH faculty and students. Working closely with the Scholarly Communication Librarian and subject librarians, the UNH Research Office, UNH IT, and other partners in creating a robust research data infrastructure at the University, the incumbent is integral in advocating for, developing, and building sustainable services to assist faculty, researchers, and students with the management of research data.
With experience focused in an academic setting, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of research data management, digital preservation strategies, data creation cycles, trends in data management throughout the research lifecycle, discipline-based ontologies and metadata standards for data sets, and sound data management planning for researchers.
Reporting to the Dean of the University Library through the Library Department Chair, this is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position with appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will be expected to meet University and Library promotion and tenure requirements, which, among other things, include scholarship and active participation in library, university, and professional service.
View the position at http://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/