Assistant Librarian-Research Data Management at University of Ghana

Position Overview

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Assistant Librarian - Research Data Management. This role provides operational support for the achievement of the objectives and strategic plan of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS).

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on research data management plans and provide research support activities to academic departments
• Lead the implementation of research data services based on the needs of the university community
• Develop and lead the implementation of policies and procedures for research data management
• Advocate for open science, good practices, management, and sharing of datasets
• Promote research data services to the university community
• Provide reports with written information and numerical data
• Use relevant software and tools to engage students and faculty to improve research outcomes
• Serve as a subject librarian
• Contribute to the profession through research, publishing, and extension activities

Required Qualifications

• A good first degree plus a research master's degree of at least Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent in Librarianship, Information Studies, or related discipline
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant post-second-degree qualification work experience
• Evidence of chartered membership of any library professional association with not less than two years of membership

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in research data management