Department | Research Data Management Core-631350 |
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Career Area | Information Technology |
Posting Open Date | 02/08/2024 |
Application Deadline | 02/23/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
Working Title | Data Preservation Archivist |
Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
Position Number | 20061996 |
Vacancy ID | NF0007810 |
Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time Permanent |
FTE | 1 |
Hours per week | 40 |
Position Location | North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range | $90,000 – $110,000 |
Proposed Start Date | 03/25/2024 |
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Research Data Management Core (RDMC) is a campus unit that was established by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) in response to scientific data management and sharing policies issued by federal funding agencies and other critical stakeholders in the scientific enterprise at UNC. These policies demand development and implementation of a campus-wide research data management strategy that supports compliance with those policies. Authorized and financially supported by the OVCR, the RDMC has been charged with providing overall direction and oversight of operations and activities that prioritize research data management and sharing leadership, support, and innovation. The Director of the Research Data Management Core provides reporting of operations, finances, and program outcomes to the OVCR for program evaluation and unit accountability. |
Position Summary |
The Data Preservation Archivist is a position in the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) unit that supports an essential component of the research data lifecycle that ensures the long-term preservation and access to research data assets produced by UNC researchers. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Research Data Stewardship, this position evaluates, develops, tests, and deploys data preservation-related technologies and services as part a unified, campus-wide ecosystem of research data management and sharing infrastructure and services to ensure compliance with funding agency policies and to promote the goals of those policies. The Data Preservation Archivist has demonstrated expertise in digital preservation, archival standards and best practices, research data management and curation, and data repository technologies. They possess knowledge of research methods and processes to assist researchers with the selection and implementation of data preservation technologies that support FAIR data principles for findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable data. They also have a keen understanding of trends in research practices, scientific publication, funding agency and institutional policies, and information technology requirements, and how these trends affect research data management and sharing requirements and preferences of research communities. The primary purpose of the Data Preservation Archivist position is to: 1) provide consultation and training to researchers and research support staff in planning and implementation of long-term data preservation strategies; 2) oversee RDMC data repository operations including maintenance of trustworthy data repository certification for UNC Dataverse by enforcing data repository policies, standards, and best practices for organizational and information technology infrastructure; 3) research, evaluate, test, and recommend data preservation platforms and other related technologies that support FAIR data principles; 4) recruit, select, develop, and mentor employees to retain a diverse workforce while fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee success and well-being; and 5) engage in training and professional development opportunities to keep pace with trends in research practices and emerging technologies that impact data policies, practices, and needs. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Master’s and 1-2 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution. |
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
* Advanced degree in Information and Library Science with coursework in digital preservation and/or archives and records management, or a combination of related education and experience * Supervisory experience in a research support organization responsible for deploying research data preservation technologies and services * Experience in project management for agile software development including analysis of business requirements, project planning and system design, software development and iterative testing, and software deployment and maintenance * Demonstrated proficiency in using various statistical software packages such as SAS, Stata, R, and SPSS for handling, manipulating, and managing research data, with a strong willingness and aptitude for gaining mastery of other complex programming languages * Practical experience using and evaluating various digital preservation applications platforms such as Dataverse, Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, and/or other systems for archiving data and associated research artifacts * Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to audiences of various backgrounds and professional levels including university administrators, faculty researchers, students, and other research stakeholders |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
* In-depth applied knowledge of current issues and trending topics in the Open Science, digital preservation, data archiving and curation, and data policy landscape * History of contributions to greater professional and scholarly communities through active participation in professional conferences and meetings, publications, funded projects, and other scholarly outputs |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions | |
Quick Link |
Department Contact Name and Title | Jonathan Crabtree |
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Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to |
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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