Librarian, Research Data Specialist

We invite applications for the position of Research Data Specialist in our Institutional Repositories Team in the Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). We are looking for an individual with exposure to administering web applications and keen to learn more on research data curation and archival in an academic setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Team, to provide services that include repository application management and advocacy for researchers on data curation, data sharing, and metadata standards. This position will report to the Team Lead of Institutional Repositories in OIKLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide dataset and metadata curation for deposited datasets.
• Engage and advise depositors in enhancement of metadata and appropriateness of data sharing
• Perform enhancements, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting for research data repository application
• Liaise with the application community and implement/advocate the use of best practices and standards that accompany the application’s upgrade
• Document processes, settings, and configuration changes of the application
• Conduct workshops for researchers on institutional repositories related topics
• Assist in institutional repositories and open access related roadshow talks, workshops, seminars, and other events
• Involve in library-related projects and other ad-hoc duties

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MLIS or equivalent) is preferred.
• 3-5 years professional experience in research data management, research data analysis or related area.
• Experience in basic system administration, ideally in the context of web applications.
• Working knowledge of admin APIs, bash and Python scripts, database schemas, HTTPD, Java and application logs.
• Experience in conducting training and providing outreach services.
• Exposure to institutional repository services or research data management.
• Be comfortable to work within an academic library environment with a diverse population of colleagues, faculty, staff, and students.
• Take ownership of tasks and good time management.
• Self-motivated with independent learning skills and desire for continual life-long learning.
• Proactive, flexible and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of repository metadata as well as understanding of metadata fields configuration
• Understanding of cybersecurity issues, database tuning and database security
• Exposure to advanced system administration (e.g. installing or uninstalling from source)
• Awareness of emerging trends in scholarly communications and research support

Hiring Institution: NTU

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