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Job Posting: Research Data Librarian – Science Specialist, Colorado State University

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The Colorado State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, creative, user-centered professional for the position of Research Data Librarian-Science Specialist.

Collaborating with Libraries colleagues and university partners and stakeholders, the Research Data Librarian will explore, design and implement data services and programming. With a focus on the sciences, they will support data management planning, data use/reuse, data literacy, ethical data sharing, workflows, reproducibility, and the utilization of computational tools and methods.  The successful candidate will promote awareness of resources and services among faculty and students through comprehensive, customized instructional activities on topics such as those listed above.

Applicants for this position should include a cover letter and a resume or curriculum vitae. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. The cover letter should also address diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to the position or the mission of the CSU Libraries. Preferred qualifications are not required. The Colorado State University Libraries is committed to lifelong learning and faculty development, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity and support to expand their expertise.

We strongly encourage those who will further advance the libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, including those new to the profession. 

Required Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent; a PhD in a data-intensive field; or a master's degree in a data-intensive field plus two years of relevant experience in the development, coordination, delivery, and/or promotion of data management services. Degree must be completed by December 31, 2023.
• Knowledge of managing, curating, or preserving research data
• Demonstrated ability to explain and/or teach complex ideas in a clear manner to audiences from diverse backgrounds and contexts
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and how they relate to the position and mission of the CSU Libraries

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 pm (MT) on 10/30/2023.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/134567.

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Want to learn more about this position? 

Please join us for an information session where we will share details about the university, our library, and the position. No registration is required. 

Session 1: Tuesday, October 10th, 6:00 pm MT

Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 999 6713 2087 or Click link to join: https://zoom.us/j/99967132087

Session 2: Friday, October 20th, 11:00 am MT

Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 915 6009 3614 or Click link to join: https://zoom.us/j/91560093614

For general information about faculty and staff positions at CSU Libraries please visit: https://lib.colostate.edu/about/employment/faculty-and-staff-positions/

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CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

• For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
• For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

Additional Info & Requirements

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Academic background in a science discipline, preferably an advanced degree in a quantitative data-intensive scientific field
• Experience in the development, coordination, delivery, and/or promotion of data management services
• Experience with developing and/or delivering training workshops, for example Software and Data Carpentry
• Familiarity with federal funder requirements for research data management and sharing
• Experience with data analytics
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends in the research data lifecycle, such as emerging standards and technologies; storage and preservation; disciplinary and institutional repositories; and persistent identifiers
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience providing instruction, consultation, outreach or policy development in a higher education, public research, government, or non-profit environment.

The Community

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The CSU Libraries support the academic mission of Colorado State University by striving to provide equitable access to knowledges that empower expansive learning, intellectual growth, and joyful discovery for a sustainable, thriving planet and flourishing communities. We partner with people on their journey to academic success, community engagement, and excellence in research, creative artistry, and scholarship. Together we navigate and evaluate information and knowledge systems, illuminate varied lived experiences, discover possibilities, and labor toward a more equitable and just society.

Research Support & Open Scholarship is a new unit charged with reimagining library services to support Colorado State University’s world-class research community. Over the past five years CSU’s research expenditures have surged by 35% to $456.9 million in 2022, and CSU researchers are advancing solutions to some of biggest challenges affecting humanity and the planet.

With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and open scholarship, the Research Support and Open Scholarship (RSOS) team leads the university community in providing information, knowledge support and services for CSU researchers, including faculty, graduate students, research associates, post-docs, and CSU Extension. Opportunities for engagement include data management and literacy, GIS, evidence synthesis, research impact and bibliometrics, examination of diverse ways of knowing and communicating lived experiences, and scholarly communication, including open access, open education, and open science.

HR Info

HR Contact: Alyssa Baechle, Library_Human_Resources@colostate.edu