Research Data Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Princeton University Library (PUL) seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Research Data Management Specialist to support the Princeton research community in managing, curating, and sharing research data across the research lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of the Princeton Research Data Service (PRDS), this position is part of the Data, Research, and Teaching Services division and plays a key role in advancing open research and data stewardship at Princeton.

The Research Data Management Specialist works closely with PRDS colleagues and campus partners to provide expertise in research data management (RDM), metadata practices, and data curation. The role includes supporting TigerData infrastructure and users, delivering instruction and consultations, and developing services and programming that promote effective and responsible data management. The position engages with faculty, students, and research staff across disciplines and contributes to institutional and community efforts to improve data practices and accessibility.

Core responsibilities include providing research consultations, instruction, and outreach related to research data management and open data; developing and delivering workshops and educational programming; serving as a liaison; and engaging with campus and external communities. 

PUL is one of the world's leading research libraries, with over 300 staff and several specialized branches, supporting a diverse community of 5,500 undergraduates, 3,100 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Further information: http://library.princeton.edu 

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Research and Teaching Support (50%)

• Provide timely and informative research and reference consultations and instruction to Princeton researchers interested in Open Data and Research Data Management
• Create and implement pedagogical programming, including workshops, teaching, and lecturing
• Develop and promote the use of research materials
• Serve as a Library liaison for research data management and open data; provide research support to faculty, students, and visiting scholars engaged in research in relevant areas
• Work with faculty and students to make physical and digital resources
• Engage with campus and external communities

Data Curation and Data Management Services (30%)

• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain research data management tools and services within the University infrastructure, and support and sustain their effective use
• Work with researchers on data management tasks, including evaluation of data planning needs, assessing options for sharing data, and planning to specific granting agency or publisher requirements. Provide data curation services

Professional Development and Service (20%)

• Track specific scientific and subject domain areas building knowledge and expertise in data types, formats, and needs within domains that support data management and sharing throughout the research lifecycle
• Identify new and evolving data standards, metadata standards, and best practices for data management. Maintain knowledge on a broad range of data repositories including their submission, intellectual property, and use arrangements, and provide guidance on repository selection for deposit
• Engage with peer institutions and communities to develop and promote data standards, best practices, and tools
• Engage in professional development by participating in relevant professional organizations, research activities, collaborative projects, and skills development at local, regional, national, and international levels
• Participate in PUL and University working groups, committees, task forces and affinity groups, as appropriate or assigned, to advance PUL's Mission, Vision, North Star statements, and DEI Statement
• Represent Princeton University in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations

• 5+ years combined of library, information technology, informatics, and/or research experience
• Experience with developing and conducting training, teaching, and/or workshop presentations
• Experience with and knowledge of methods and best practices for research data management and/or data and code curation and archiving
• Experience working with research data infrastructure (eg., data repositories, high-performance computing, data storage systems) and large and/or complex data sets
• Experience creating and/or reviewing data management plans
• Strong technical skills with a high degree of comfort and willingness in learning new technologies and develop skills in others
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a collegial, team-oriented approach
• Excellent communication skills

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.