An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Research Services team as a Senior Research Data Manager. The role will provide leadership in advising researchers on the most appropriate ways to manage and disseminate their datasets, ensuring good practice is followed, and compliance with funder or partner requirements are met.
The postholder will establish, develop and maintain LSTM’s research data advisory service, providing leadership which will inform policies and determine internal workflows. This will involve imparting current knowledge and leading LSTM’s research community as it commits to further open research.
Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Development
- Collaborating with the Head of Research Integrity & Governance to lead and innovate within the research data management function, promoting teamwork and progress.
- Working with LSTM Executive and staff to deliver and monitor KPIs, providing data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
- Ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery within the Research Services team, maintaining sector-leading standards.
Research Data Management
- Leading the implementation of a research data management service that meets community needs, ensuring equitable partnerships and compliance with internal and external policies, including UK GDPR.
- Developing and managing policies, workflows, and best practices for Open Access data, data storage, and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, ensuring adherence to funder and regulatory standards.
- Collaborating on data protection reviews, managing LSTM's open research data archive, and providing training to strengthen research data management capacity across departments and international partners.
Research Support and Advocacy
- Conducting horizon scanning and sector benchmarking in research data management, providing reports and business cases for senior management.
- Supporting researchers with pre-award checklist questions, funder requirements, and data management plan reviews, ensuring compliance and providing insights to committees and external bodies.
- Leading RDM communication efforts, representing LSTM at national and international forums, and developing strategic relationships to enhance research support services.
Qualifications and skills required:
- Educated to degree level, hold an equivalent qualification, or demonstrate relevant and significant experience in a similar role.
- Experience leading Research Data Management within a Higher Education or Research-Intensive sector.
- Knowledge of research data management, data management plans, and requirements and issues related to the life cycle of research data.
- Experience in service planning, project management, and relationship management.
- Experience in developing strong working relationships, strategic partnerships and delivering excellent customer service for customers or colleagues.
- Knowledge and behaviours that support equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and/or other international criminal record check prior to appointment and at regular points during employment. The outcome must be satisfactory to LSTM, as the duties of this post will involve direct and/or indirect contact with vulnerable adults and/or children.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: Annual Report
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