Based in vibrant Indianapolis, IN, the IU School of Medicine's Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and talented Assistant Director for Research and Data Education. This position oversees our research team (Scholarly Communications Librarian, Data Services Librarian, and Research Metrics Librarian) which supports and tracks research efforts across IUSM (Indiana University School of Medicine) such as assisting with grant proposals, electronic lab notebooks, scholarly communication, artificial intelligence initiatives, and data management plan requirements. This position also coordinates with Research Affairs to support research initiatives within IUSM.
This is a tenure-track faculty position that will report to the Associate Director of Public Services.
IUSM is the nation's largest medical school with nine campuses throughout Indiana. This school is one of the nation’s premiere medical schools and is an innovative leader in medical education, research, and clinical care.
IUSM is located in Indianapolis on the IU Indianapolis campus. Indianapolis is the 13th largest city in the nation and the state capital, consistently ranking as one of the cleanest and safest cities in the country. Forbes magazine recently listed Indianapolis as one of the 10 best downtowns in the country, with a cost of living below the national average.
Check out our information sheet to learn more about working at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library and living in Indianapolis: https://go.iu.edu/8rH8
Official Job Description: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26715
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- ALA-accredited master's degree or advanced degree in relevant field.
- At least two years of professional experience in a health or sciences library or equivalent experience.
- Ability to drive to the regional medical campus and other campuses as needed
- Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with faculty members, supervisor, and peers.
- Demonstrated record of designing projects and concluding them in a timely fashion.
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and/or active membership in a professional organization.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills and an enthusiastic public services orientation.
Preferred:
- Experience with supervising staff and/or students in a library setting
- Evidence of increasing leadership and supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to maintain knowledge on a broad range of research topics, such as: data management practices, data policies, bibliometrics, scholarly communication, and similar topics.
- Additional degree in health-related or sciences discipline.
- Experience working directly with biomedical researchers and/or within a research laboratory.
- Experience with conducting expert searching and/or systematic reviews or other evidence syntheses.
- Experience teaching critical appraisal/evidence-based practice
APPLYING
Please visit https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26715 to view the full job description.
Application materials (cover letter and CV) should be sent to the Search Committee: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26715
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 28, 2024. Position is open until filled.
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2025
Minimum salary: $80,000
Indiana University School of Medicine is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V
