Friday, December 06, 2013
Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian - Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven
Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian - Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University,
New Haven. Rank: Librarian [Librarian 1-3]. The Yale University
Cushing/Whitney Medical Library invites applications for the position of
Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian. This position serves
as the primary liaison between the Library and research departments,
laboratories, and individual scientists within the Medical Center, and
is pivotal to defining and expanding the Library’s role in supporting
e-Science and biomedical research data management. With a demonstrated
understanding of the work of laboratory scientists, of the scientific
processes they apply, and of the impact and potential of e-Science
methodologies upon their research, the librarian provides
individualized, point-of-need professional librarian services and
information and data support. The librarian develops and provides
training in the use of biomedical knowledge management, information and
data resources, tools, and strategies. The librarian assists researchers
manage their data, navigate Yale University’s available data
management, curation and preservation landscape, and adhere to federal
or other grant funding agencies’ data management and public access
policies and requirements. Required Education, Skills and Experience:
Minimum of a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or a
post-graduate degree in a related discipline. Demonstrated understanding
of the work of laboratory scientists, of the scientific processes they
apply, and of the impact and potential of e-Science methodologies upon
their research. Demonstrated skill using a wide range of bibliographic
databases in the health and life sciences, including the full suite of
NCBI databases and resources as well as other core bioinformatics tools.
Demonstrated creativity and flexibility, with the ability to
conceptualize and conceive new solutions to researchers’ information and
data problems; demonstrated ability to develop and grow a customer base
through the creation, enhancement and provision of user-centered
services. Preferred: PhD in biomedical sciences. Experience searching
for grant and other funding opportunities. Salary: Yale University
assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of
professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this
description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking
information: Click here for more information. For full position information and to apply online, please go to www.yale.edu/jobs.
The STARS requisition ID is 23718BR. Review of applications will
begin immediately. When applying, please submit a cover letter, resume,
and the names and contact information of three professional references.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented
minority groups.
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Location:
New Haven, CT, USA