Assistant Librarian: Research Data Management - University of Ghana

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.

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