[Rdap] job: Research Data Consultant at Virginia Tech

[Andi Ogier]

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Full Description:


http://listings.jobs.vt.edu:80/postings/48197<http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/48197>

The Research Data Consultant will work with Research and Informatics
leadership to implement and advance the Libraries’ data curation services.
The successful candidate will participate in research data management
consultations, data curation activities, and the development of resources,
documentation and instructional content about data curation.

The Research Data Consultant will be responsible for:

- Processing requests for data management plan support and archiving of
datasets in the digital repository; designs and implements appropriate
processing workflows.

- Documenting data management consultation and research data-related
repository activities, workflows, and policies; assists in the development
of data policies, guidelines, and web-based resources.

- Identifying, recruiting, and depositing datasets in the libraries’
digital repository, adhering to local policies and national and
international standards and best practices.

- Executing technical processes involved in managing the lifecycle of
digital datasets in order to maintain the integrity of and access to
archived datasets; contributes to data transformation projects.

- Serving as a consultant to researchers and librarians on data issues and
services; performs data management planning with PIs and researchers;
assists in the development and delivery of training and instructional
materials on data curation; provides      guidance and instruction on
discovery, acquisition and use of research data in the public domain.

- Participating in selected cross-Libraries working groups to improve data
management services and in various data-related projects and initiatives as
a result of developments and changes in Library services; maintains current
awareness of data management and data curation protocols and projects.


Required Qualifications:


Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree and significant experience equivalent
to an advanced degree. Familiarity with the process of academic research.
Familiarity with data management and digital library issues. Experience
working with digital collections. Knowledge of digital repository or
content managements systems such as DSpace and Fedora Commons. Excellent
organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated
time management and project completion skills. Ability to work
independently and collaboratively within a team-based environment.


Preferred Qualifications:


Considerable experience documenting workflows and procedures. Experience
working with data in a research setting. Experience with grant writing or
federal agency policies. Experience or coursework in data curation or data
management services. Experience working with digital repository or content
management systems. Experience creating metadata and applying best
practices to managed content. Experience with scripting and programming
languages. Experience working in an academic library.


To apply: http://listings.jobs.vt.edu:80/postings/48197<http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/48197>
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