Stanford Libraries is seeking a full-time Head of Data Science Training & Consultation to join the Research Data Services Department. The Libraries values are rooted in a commitment of mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to share their skills and perspectives.
About Stanford Libraries:
Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees. We are committed to fueling teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million items. Everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fulfilling that objective. Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships. We are constantly building and strengthening our organization, and we recognize striving for excellence is a marathon and not a sprint. We are constantly trying to strike the right pace and admit there are times when we find ourselves at a fast jog. While we hope to always find candidates who fit within our organization, what we truly seek is someone who will add to our culture, our profession as well as the greater academic arena. We are invested in the success of our teams and the individuals who represent Stanford Libraries.
About the Position:
Overview
Stanford Libraries invites applications for the position of Head, Data Science Training & Consultation, supporting applied data science methods across al disciplines on campus. This position is part of Research Data Services, a group within Stanford Libraries which supports computational and data-centric methods and practices to further research at al levels at Stanford.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for broad support for quantitative, computational, and algorithmic analysis of research data, including aspects of data management, analysis methods, workflow reproducibility, and ethical considerations. The Head of Data Science Training &Consultation continues a long tradition of university-wide service for data-driven research scholarship, while growing Research Data Services' capacity as a hub for digital and computational research support. In collaboration with other members of Stanford Libraries, the successful candidate will support this mission through campus-wide outreach efforts as well as the development of Library services that address the growing need for support of data science methods.
The successful candidate will work strategically with Library colleagues including software developers, data curators, and subject specialists to provide Stanford researchers access to a wide range of data science support, including in-person &hybrid training courses and individual consultations. They will bring a passion for customer service rooted in higher-ed in addition to extensive instructional skills in data science training.
This position manages a team of graduate student assistants to assist with these goals, including recruitment, hiring, professional development, and oversight. In addition, they serve as the main steward of the Velma Denning Room in Green Library, a physical site of encounter, knowledge transmission, and community for those interested in digital research methods. In this spirit, the role collaborates domain-specific digital skills training with subject librarians across the campus, including the nearby Social Science Resource Group.
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Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or equivalent plus four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
The expected pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $109,000.00 per annum/hour. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Why Stanford is for You:
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