Georgia Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Head of Research Data Services (open rank Librarian II, III, IV)
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta, seeking a collaborative and innovative Head of Research Data Services to lead programs supporting research data management and sharing. This role involves developing strategic plans, overseeing operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance research data services across the Institute.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic plans for research data services in alignment with the university's and the Library's mission, values, and vision
Participate in long-range planning, collaborating with Library leadership, faculty, and staff to identify and advance strategic opportunities supporting research data services
Advise the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Access on departmental matters, including planning, resource allocation, and service development
Serve as the foundation for a growing Research Data Services program, with the long-term goal of expanding the team as funding permits
Provide expertise and leadership to faculty and staff on research data best practices, policies, and workflows
Oversee daily operations, budget planning, and resource allocation for the Research Data Services department
Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Research Data Services faculty and staff
Lead projects and cross-functional teams related to research data management, curation, and open science
Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Executive Director for Research Computing and Data, academic departments, and external partners to integrate research data services into institutional research infrastructure
Partner with archivists, librarians, and other Library colleagues to ensure a unified strategy for research data management, curation, sharing, and preservation
Represent the Library in campus-wide committees and working groups focused on research data, open science, and research computing, advocating for best practices and shared priorities
Provide expert consultation services to researchers on data management plans, data organization, metadata standards, data documentation, and strategies for data discovery, sharing, and curation
Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and outreach programs to educate researchers on effective data management practices across the research lifecycle
Identify emerging trends and assess user needs to inform the creation or enhancement of research data services
Collaborate with liaison librarians and other library staff to incorporate research data services into instruction, research consultations, and departmental outreach
Stay current with technologies, standards, and trends in research data, open science, and scholarly communication
Seek opportunities for innovation and experimentation that enhance library services and strengthen the university's research enterprise
Contribute professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities consistent with expectations for Library faculty members
Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff, promoting the Library's and Institute's values
Contribute to the profession through active participation in professional organizations at local, state, regional, or national levels
Qualification
Required
Librarian II Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization
Evidence of scholarship and/or evidence of service to the librarian profession
5 years of professional experience
Librarian III / Archivist III Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization
A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating significant contributions to the librarian/archivist profession
10 years of professional experience
Librarian IV Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization
A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating the highest standards of professional contributions to the librarian profession and are recognized widely by peers
15 years of professional experience
Experience working in a research lab or research study, preferably in a STEM field
Experience starting or developing a new program, service, or department within a research or academic environment
Two or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
Experience in supporting research data management and dissemination, including knowledge of documentation and metadata standards, approaches to support preservation, and best practices for sharing data
Experience with a variety of data repository platforms (e.g., Dataverse, OSF, Figshare, Dryad) and familiarity with metadata standards (e.g., DataCite, Dublin Core, disciplinary schemas)
Knowledge of open-source tools and technologies that support data discovery, sharing, and reuse (e.g., Jupyter Notebooks, GitHub, Zenodo). Proficiency in various statistical analysis and programming languages (e.g., R, Python), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), and qualitative and mixed methods software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA)
Knowledge of high-performance computing environments and their role in research data workflows
Understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical issues in research data (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FERPA)
Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education and new developments in research data services including data management, curation, and stewardship and how they support teaching, scholarship, and research
Experience creating and delivering advanced training sessions, workshops, and outreach programs on research data topics, such as FAIR principles, funder requirements, or open science practices
Demonstrated commitment to developing a team through cultivating a culture of coaching, mentoring, and training
Ability to lead departmental change, engage in big picture thinking, and build consensus around a strategic vision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, facilitate internal communication, and coordinate efforts across library departments
Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational and work environment
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Professional development
Healthy work-life balance
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Nuclear Security Administration
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $11.63M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercial Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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