The CRG is seeking a Scientific Documentalist to manage the CRG digital collection of scientific publications and exploit the data to support the institute´s strategy.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management and operations of the CRG digital documentary database and repository of all publications by the centre. She/he will be part of the International and Scientific Affairs (ISA) team, and work closely with one of the ISA managers who will be in charge of exploiting the information of the documentary database.
Description
Tasks and activities
• Work together with CRG scientists and pre-check their manuscripts before publication to ensure that affiliations and acknowledgments are properly addressed;
• Give advice about Open Access requirements for publications before they are submitted to the editors/journals, taking also into account the requirements of the publishers as well as of the funding agencies that have financed the study (in collaboration with the CRG Grants office);
• Manage and regularly update the CRG institutional repositories, to ensure the data is complete and accurate, and recommend any changes or updates in a timely manner;
• Analyze and exploit the CRG scientific output to support the institute´s strategy;
• Support the preparation of reports, projects and grants by providing information on the CRG scientific output;
• Continuously explore new developments in open access, and electronic document and scientific publication management.
Requirements
Studies:
• Degree or Postgraduate studies in Documentation, Information Science and/or Library Science.
• Degree in biology, life sciences or related disciplines would be an additional asset.
Experience
• Previous experience in digital content management, and information and knowledge management (preferably domain knowledge of scientific publications).
Technical skills required:
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, Power Point, content management systems, websites, databases).
• Competence in digital content management, administering and updating database systems.
Languages:
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Spanish.
Soft skills:
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, rigor and initiative in the execution of the assigned work.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Proactive, flexible and problem-solving attitude.
All applications must include:
1. A presentation letter addressed to Dr. Michela Bertero.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. Two contacts for further references.
All applications must be addressed to Dr. Michela Bertero and be submitted to the following email address: rrhh@crg.es. Please include as email subject the reference “Documentalist”.
Deadline: Please submit your application by 12th February 2015
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Biological sciences
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
The Offer
• Position: part-time position
• Duration: one year (the position can be extended depending on the results achieved and successful awarding of future projects)
• Estimated annual gross salary: a competitive salary will be provided adjusted according to experience
• Starting date: immediate hiring