[Rdap] Fwd: [CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Research Data Management at Virginia Commonwealth University

[Joe Hourcle]

Forwarding this along, as it's topical.

-Joe


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> From: jobs at CODE4LIB.ORG
> Date: March 21, 2013 2:39:12 PM EDT
> To: CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Director of Research Data Management at Virginia Commonwealth University
> Reply-To: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
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> The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and
> nominations for the position of Director of Research Data Management. The
> successful candidate for this newly created position will lead the Libraries'
> research data management initiative to support researchers across Virginia
> Commonwealth University. The Director participates in related library and
> campus committees and ad hoc groups. The successful candidate will join a
> culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
> 
> Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or
> accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline. Three years of
> related work experience. Experience working in and fostering a diverse
> faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty
> member at VCU. Able to design, plan, and implement complex projects. Excellent
> interpersonal skills for building relationships across the university.
> 
> 
> Preferred: Undergraduate degree in the biological, life, or physical sciences.
> An entrepreneurial attitude to developing library services and resources.
> Demonstrated knowledge of: information-seeking and use behaviors; structure of
> knowledge, primary research tools, publishers and vendors; and the research
> and teaching approaches in one or more broad health or life sciences
> disciplinary areas. Demonstrated understanding of how research data is
> generated, structured and used. Knowledge of trends in data management, data
> curation and e-science in a university research environment. Knowledge of
> metadata schemas and discipline specific ontologies as well as subject
> repositories of open data useful for researchers. Relevant work experience in
> an academic environment. Successful experience working in a collaborative
> environment. Experience supervising librarians and/or staff in the provision
> of library services.
> 
> Application Process: For more information about the VCU
> Libraries, please visit our home page at http://www.library.vcu.edu/. Review
> of applications will begin April 22, 2013 and will continue until the position
> is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to May
> 20, 2013. Submit cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone
> numbers of three references to: Pamela H. Fraga Assistant to the University
> Librarian VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University 901 Park Avenue PO
> Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 804-828-1107 804-828-0151 (fax)
> phfraga at vcu.edu Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal
> Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with
> disabilities are encouraged to apply.
> 
> For Additional Information: Pam Fraga Phone:804-828-1107
> Fax:(804)828-0151 Web:http://www.library.vcu.edu/
> 
> 
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