Research Data Management Librarian

"The Auburn University Libraries invite applications for a new full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track library faculty position. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services/Head of Reference and Instruction Services, the Research Data Management Librarian (Data Librarian) will represent the Libraries in a campus-wide effort to build a comprehensive suite of research data management (RDM) services at Auburn University. Specifically, the Data Librarian is responsible for developing and implementing a research data services needs assessment; taking the lead in RDM policy development for the Libraries and contributing to RDM policy development for the University; promoting the role of the Libraries in supporting the University’s research program (e.g. working with subject specialists and research faculty to manage data generated by the University’s Cluster Hire initiative: http://www.auburn.edu/ academic/provost/strategic_hire.html); and helping the University develop the policies and assemble the infrastructure needed to manage all stages of the research data lifecycle and to comply with federal requirements in this area. In support of this effort, the Data Librarian will collaborate with the Libraries’ Assistant Dean for Research, the Systems Department, and subject specialist librarians to establish working relationships with faculty, staff, and students across campus. The Data Librarian will also work closely with the Auburn University Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OVPRED), and the Office of Proposal Services & Faculty Support (PSFS). The Data Librarian is a member of the Auburn University Libraries faculty. Library faculty serve on committees and task forces at the college and University level and take a leadership role in local, state and national/international library and academic societies and organizations. Library faculty are expected to share expertise and results of research with other information professionals and to align their work with the Libraries’ and the University’s mission of supporting student success and research productivity."