Society for Scholarly Publishing
Data Curation Specialist for Health Sciences
Society for Scholarly Publishing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
ABOUT THE JOB
The Data Curation Specialist for Health Sciences advances the mission of the University of Michigan Library through working with faculty, students, and staff to help manage, share, and preserve their research data with a specialized focus on the Health Sciences.
You will be an important member of the Deep Blue Repository & Research Data Services (DBRRDS) team and contribute to all aspects of its work. You will help develop data management and sharing plans, consult with faculty, staff, and students on their scholarly communication needs in collaboration with librarian experts and subject specialists, provide training to researchers on managing and sharing their scholarship and research data, and help researchers share their scholarship and research data with others through the library's Deep Blue Documents and Deep Blue Data repositories.
You will be the primary service contact for DBRRDS with Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students in U-M Ann Arbor's schools of Dentistry, Kinesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health; U-M Dearborn's College of Education, Health & Human Services; and U-M Flint's College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing. You will collaborate with Taubman Health Sciences Library informationists and Librarians at UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint to serve the data needs of our Health Sciences community.
Responsibilities
Data Curation (25%) You will curate datasets submitted to Deep Blue Data using the CURATE(D) method to assess the condition of the dataset and to make recommendations to enhance the value of the data for others. You will then communicate the recommendations to the researcher to address gaps; improve the value of the data's Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability (FAIR); Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics (CARE); and enhance datasets' reproducibility. Education and Community Development (25%) In collaboration with Informationists and Subject Specialists, you will identify and connect with faculty and students who are engaged or interested in generating data and scholarly content in the Health Sciences. You will offer workshops and other educational programming on introductory and specialized topics of interest to the U-M community. Consultation (20%) In coordination with Informationists and Subject Specialists, you will use knowledge of best practices in data curation and potential application in different research settings to serve as a consultant for faculty and students in the Health Sciences. Develop Local Standards, Tools and Support (20%) You will use your knowledge of best practices in curation and the needs of U-M researchers to support local standards of practice for the Library and the U-M community. You will collaborate with repository developers to improve repository features and user experience for Deep Blue Documents and Deep Blue Data. Professional Development and Service (10%) You will pursue enrichment and professional development activities relevant to the position and individual interests, and will engage and contribute to the library, disciplinary, and other relevant communities of practice. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: An advanced degree (Masters or PhD level) in a relevant academic discipline or a Master's Degree in Library Science. One (1) year direct experience with the information technologies and best practices prevalent in research data management, sharing, and/or curation. One (1) year combined experience with and/or education with at least one data type. Demonstrated commitment to protecting the integrity of sensitive data as well as compliance with relevant regulations and adherence to professional ethics. Familiarity with the FAIR and CARE principles and the necessity of making research accessible for the benefit of the global community. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming environment by recognizing and incorporating differing viewpoints, backgrounds, and ideas to enrich the organization. Motivated to provide excellent service and to collaboratively improve workflows and processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Desired Qualifications: One (1) year combined experience with and/or education with at least one type of Health Sciences data. Experience supporting researcher information needs and creating effective responses to meet those needs in a service. Experience working in an academic library. Experience working with data repositories. Experience working through the nuances of sensitive data, including ethical issues and compliance with journal and funding agency mandates. Working Conditions
This position is hybrid, a combination of remote and in-person work. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.
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Data Curation (25%) You will curate datasets submitted to Deep Blue Data using the CURATE(D) method to assess the condition of the dataset and to make recommendations to enhance the value of the data for others. You will then communicate the recommendations to the researcher to address gaps; improve the value of the data's Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability (FAIR); Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics (CARE); and enhance datasets' reproducibility. Education and Community Development (25%) In collaboration with Informationists and Subject Specialists, you will identify and connect with faculty and students who are engaged or interested in generating data and scholarly content in the Health Sciences. You will offer workshops and other educational programming on introductory and specialized topics of interest to the U-M community. Consultation (20%) In coordination with Informationists and Subject Specialists, you will use knowledge of best practices in data curation and potential application in different research settings to serve as a consultant for faculty and students in the Health Sciences. Develop Local Standards, Tools and Support (20%) You will use your knowledge of best practices in curation and the needs of U-M researchers to support local standards of practice for the Library and the U-M community. You will collaborate with repository developers to improve repository features and user experience for Deep Blue Documents and Deep Blue Data. Professional Development and Service (10%) You will pursue enrichment and professional development activities relevant to the position and individual interests, and will engage and contribute to the library, disciplinary, and other relevant communities of practice. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: An advanced degree (Masters or PhD level) in a relevant academic discipline or a Master's Degree in Library Science. One (1) year direct experience with the information technologies and best practices prevalent in research data management, sharing, and/or curation. One (1) year combined experience with and/or education with at least one data type. Demonstrated commitment to protecting the integrity of sensitive data as well as compliance with relevant regulations and adherence to professional ethics. Familiarity with the FAIR and CARE principles and the necessity of making research accessible for the benefit of the global community. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming environment by recognizing and incorporating differing viewpoints, backgrounds, and ideas to enrich the organization. Motivated to provide excellent service and to collaboratively improve workflows and processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Desired Qualifications: One (1) year combined experience with and/or education with at least one type of Health Sciences data. Experience supporting researcher information needs and creating effective responses to meet those needs in a service. Experience working in an academic library. Experience working with data repositories. Experience working through the nuances of sensitive data, including ethical issues and compliance with journal and funding agency mandates. Working Conditions
This position is hybrid, a combination of remote and in-person work. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.
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