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February 14, 2022

Data Curation Specialist for Science and Engineering

  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI
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The University of Michigan (U-M) Library is currently seeking a Data Curation Specialist for Science and Engineering. A Library Science degree is helpful, but not a requirement.

The core responsibility of this position is to serve as the primary service contact for the Deep Blue Repository and Research Data Services (or DBRRDS) team with Science and Engineering faculty, staff and students at U-M. This includes engaging with researchers to publish and preserve their research data, but it also includes publishing other forms of “data” such as gray literature, pre- and post- prints, and digital archives. As such, the person in this position will provide support for both of the Library’s institutional repositories: Deep Blue Data and Deep Blue Documents.

Other service activities and functions may be negotiated depending upon the knowledge, expertise, and interests of the individual. The U-M Library encourages and supports professional growth.

Appointment is anticipated Associate Librarian or Senior Associate Librarian rank. The target salary range for this position is $64,000 to $69,000 for the Associate rank, and $69,000 to $76,000 for the Senior Associate rank.

Please apply through the U-M Careers website. The deadline to apply is March 13th. Questions can be directed to Jake Carlson at jakecar@umich.edu