<div dir="ltr"><font size="1">** Please accept the usual apologies and mea culpas for cross-posting**</font><div><font size="1"><br></font></div><div><font size="1">Full Description: </font></div><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Research Data Consultant will be responsible for:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- Processing requests for data management plan support and archiving of datasets in the digital repository; designs and implements appropriate processing workflows.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- 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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- Identifying, recruiting, and depositing datasets in the libraries’ digital repository, adhering to local policies and national and international standards and best practices.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- 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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- 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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- 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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Required Qualifications:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
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To apply: <a href="http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/48197" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://listings.jobs.vt.edu:80/postings/48197</a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
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