Research Intelligence Data Scientist
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Job no: 530540
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Dean of Libraries
Department: Library
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Library, Data Analytics / Security
Reporting to the Director for Research Impact and Intelligence, the Research Impact and Intelligence Department of University Libraries at Virginia Tech is looking for a creative, collaborative, and passionate data professional to help build and operationalize data solutions that provide analytical insights and information necessary to improve the operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making processes across the institution on a project-based basis with the overall aim of understanding and fueling Virginia Tech’s global distinction goals. This position will operate as a liaison to the Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness office and will perform projects that include extracting, analyzing, and visualizing research, patent, and openly available government funding data for various departments, institutes, and the Office of Research and Innovation.
- MS in Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or other related disciplines
- Sound knowledge of statistical methods
- Experience in collecting, integrating, processing, and analyzing data
- Significant experience with Python and/or R
- Knowledge of open source or commercial data visualization libraries/tools
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing, summarizing and presenting quantitative and qualitative information clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative work environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in a research intensive university, institute, or national lab
- Knowledge of scholarly publication environment and metadata associated with publications
- Knowledge of bibliometrics and scientometrics
- Knowledge of university rankings methodologies
- Knowledge of government grant terminology and associated data
- Knowledge of responsible research assessment practices
- Detail-oriented with an ability to understand the university environment and contribute broadly to a variety of university goals and projects
- Demonstrated service activities or work experience showing a commitment to inclusive practice
Regular, A/P Faculty, Lecturer
Minimum $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
-This position is eligible for hybrid or fully remote, and the work arrangement will be confirmed upon hire. As necessary, may need to be onsite for collaboration purposes, with up to four campus visits per year.
-The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and the names of three(3) references and their contact information.
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. We are committed to mentoring and establishing safe spaces, both physical and virtual, where employees from current and historically minoritized groups can thrive.
The members of the University Libraries at Virginia Tech strive individually and collectively to create, sustain, and share inclusive ways of knowing in conscientious community with each other and all the people we serve in every space we shape. In keeping with our Aspirational Identity and the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, the University Libraries commits to build and maintain enduring climates of mutual care, respect, and responsibility.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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