Research Data Manager

Posted to IASSIST on: 2015-04-24

Employer: Brunel University London

Employer URL: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/

Description

Brunel University London seeks to appoint a Research Data Manager to assist in the development of a user-shaped Research Data Management service for the University’s academic community. This post will help build a sustainable service to ensure that researchers are able to store and manage their data in a seamless and secure fashion, enabling them to easily manage, manipulate, share and preserve their data either at Brunel or in a trusted repository elsewhere. Exact duties will vary in agreement with the Line Manager and the Library Director.

** 1.*

• Education: Qualifications & Training

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent

• Experience in a range of research, Library or IT activity

• Experience of post-graduate or post-doctoral research

2.  Knowledge

• Awareness of the issues and technical challenges related to the curation and sharing of research data
• Research data management practice and policy in HEIs
• Familiarity with current debates on open data and open access issues

3. Experience

• Familiarity with the working practices and related needs of academic staff
• Experience with tools for managing digital assets or repository software
• Proven experience of developing innovative ideas
• Experience of  curating research data
• Experience in training or teaching

*4. Skills

• & Abilities

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a consistent and high standard of accurate work

• Ability to follow complex framework of procedures and policy guidelines

• Flexible approach and ability to work effectively in a very busy environment

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills and problem solving skills, with proven ability to identify and resolve issues and prioritise workloads

• Effective project management skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills

*5.

• Additional Attributes Required (Not Incorporated Above)

• A flexible approach

• Commitment to the provision of high quality services

• Commitment to participation in local and national professional activities

• To always be presentable and dress appropriately as per departmental procedure

• To be willing to undertake regular relevant training as required by the department

Archived on: 2015-04-27