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The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as
POSITION: Assistant Librarian-Research Data Management
JOB ROLE
The job role of the Assistant Librarian – Research Data Management requires operational support for the achievement of the objectives and strategic plan of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS).
This includes:
- Advising on research data management plans and providing research support activities to academic departments.
- Leading in the implementation of a research data service based on the needs of the university community.
- Leading in the development of policies and procedures for the management of research data.
- Advocating for open science, good practices, management and sharing of datasets.
- Promoting research data services to the university community.
- Providing reports with written information and numerical data.
- Use of relevant software/tools to engage students and faculty to improve research.
- Contribution to the profession through research and publishing.
- Contribution to the profession through extension activities.
- Performing the role of a subject librarian.
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Qualification Required & Experience
The applicant must:
- possess a good first degree plus a research master’s degree of at least a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree or equivalent in Librarianship, Information Studies, or related discipline, with a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-second-degree qualification work experience.
- show evidence of chartered membership of any library professional association with not less than two years of membership.
Required knowledge, ability, and skills include:
- Proven experience in research data management and analysis
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages (eg python, R, SQL)
- Strong knowledge of data visualisation tools (eg Tableau, Power BI)
- Understanding of data privacy regulations and ethical considerations in data handling.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and other relevant software
- Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Knowledge of the research process and ability to conduct research.
- Ability to uphold and maintain the professional ethics of librarianship.
Location: Accra
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