Research Technologist, Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Posted June 18, 2026

General Purpose:  Reporting to the Associate Director, Computational Methods and Data, within the department of Data and Research Innovation, the Research Technologist leads the department’s investigation into and response to new trends in digital and data-driven research (eg. agentic AI, AR/VR, etc.). This may include providing research consultations and designing and delivering instruction to students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with Library Information Technology, Yale Information Technology Services, the Yale Center for Research Computing, and research centers across the University, the Research Technology Specialist may also deliver technology solutions to the research community in response to their continual assessment of researcher needs and identification of emerging trends.

The incumbent will participate in the development of a research and learning service model for data-intensive research across disciplines based on current research practices, grounded in student and faculty academic needs, and aligned to Yale Library strategies. 

The incumbent will collaborate with other members of Data and Research Innovation to provide research support across the research data lifecycle and contribute to the development of innovative researcher and practitioner support programs, including novel approaches to research consultations, scholarly profiles and research impact, research data support, building community through common research methods and tools, specialized instruction and outreach, and other research support activities. Activities are offered across multiple library locations, but primarily occur at the Franke Family Digital Humanities Lab, Rosenkranz Hall, and Marx Science and Social Science Library.

Yale Library serves a diverse staff, campus, local, and global community and is deeply committed to advancing its goals for equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is reflected in our mission, strategic directions, staff values, initiatives, and scholarly activity. To support our goals for staff recruitment, retention, and development, Yale Library invites applications from candidates whose philosophies align with these commitments and who have demonstrated success with supporting diversity and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree in an academic field or Library and Information Science and four years of experience in an academic environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated understanding of the software development process, including software design, maintainability, and security.
2. Demonstrated ability learning new technologies and methods quickly, with reference to both scholarly literature and accepted practice .
3. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including conveying technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
4. Demonstrated ability offering instruction on a technical subject, especially one-off or workshop instruction. 
5. Demonstrated ability collaborating within and across organizations.

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Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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How to Apply

For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/136001WD/Research-Technologist. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.