Research Data Manager at Lancaster University

Research Data Manager

Library

Salary:   £34,804 to £40,322

Closing Date:   Monday 06 January 2020

Interview Date:   Monday 24 February 2020

Reference:  A2904

Lancaster University is an internationally highly ranked leader in the provision of inspiring teaching and research.  We are ranked within the top 10 in UK university league tables, have a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and we were named University of the Year (2018) and International University of the year (2020) in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.  Our Library service is innovative and sector leading, with a strong reputation across many areas, including research services.

We a seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Research Services team within Digital Innovation and Research Services. You will manage and develop systems and services that enable research data management best practice throughout the research lifecycle. You will engage with our researcher community to promote and increase the uptake of our services. You will deliver inclusive training opportunities that enable our researchers to comply with funder policy, institutional requirements, and FAIR principles. Working with the Research Services team, you will collaborate within and beyond the institution to promote open research, and digital scholarship practices. 

This is a full time, indefinite post.

The selection process will include a presentation by candidates and a panel interview. 

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Joshua Sendall, Research and Scholarly Communications Manager, telephone: +44 (0) 1524 510483, or email: [email protected]

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