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Repository Support Officer

University of Northampton

Location: Northampton
Salary: £24,715 to £28,929 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 31st March 2023
Closes: 20th April 2023
Job Ref: UN4489
 
Location: Waterside Campus, Other

About The Job

Interview Date: TBC

This is an essential post within the Research Support Team at the University, providing administrative support for all areas of the Universities research repository and current research information system (CRIS), with particular responsibility for research outputs, datasets, equipment, impact statements and activities.

The post will include working closely with academics and post graduate (PG) students to create and maintain up to date researcher profiles, including details of publications and scholarly activities. Providing teaching and training to staff and PG students on using the CRIS platform, focusing on research outputs and activities.

This is an excellent post for someone who wants to expand their existing knowledge of open research and be part of a small dedicated team that supports researchers in all aspects of research support.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About You

The post holder should ideally have previous experience of working in a research support environment in a Higher Education Institute, with well developed skills in Microsoft office and excellent administrative and organisational skills.

The post holder should have a good understanding of the open research landscape, and be able to communicate the benefits of open research to a broad range of people.

The post holder should be able to work in a post where attention to detail is key, including checking publisher policies and the meta-data for research outputs.

The post holder should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences whilst ensuring instructions are relayed clearly and effectively to researchers.

The post holder should be able to work within a team, but also be able to take ownership of tasks, managing their own time and taking initiative as appropriate.

Your application will be judged on how you demonstrate in your supporting statement that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications or knowledge

Desirable:

  • Research Administrative and/or Further or Higher Education Study

Department

This posts sits within the Research Support Team at the University of Northampton, providing support for researchers and PG students in all areas of research support with the exception of funding. Areas of support include: open research, repository, data management, bibliometrics, altmetrics, copyright, referencing, long term digital preservation, impact, ethics and the REF (Research Excellence Framework).

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity.

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