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Research Data Management Implementation Specialist
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Research Data Management Implementation Specialist at the University of Alberta. Leading RDM initiatives and fostering responsible data stewardship across campus.
Responsibilities
- Lead institutional RDM initiatives arising from the U of A RDM Strategy, including awareness campaigns, tool development, service pathways, and policy/process enhancements.
- Develop detailed implementation plans defining scope, deliverables, timelines, stakeholder roles, communication needs, and effectiveness metrics.
- Conduct institutional assessments regarding RDM services, researcher needs, Data Management Plans (DMPs), data deposit, sensitive data, and Indigenous data governance.
- Design engagement processes with researchers, Associate Deans of Research (ADRs), graduate students, research administrators, Indigenous partners, and core central units (Library, IST, Ethics, Privacy, Records Management).
- Design and adapt RDM guidance, templates, decision aids, training resources, and service pathways for diverse research disciplines.
- Support and sustain an institutional RDM Community of Practice for continuous engagement, knowledge exchange, and discipline-specific implementation.
- Monitor local, national, and international RDM trends, including Tri-Agency policies, publisher requirements, FAIR principles, CARE principles, OCAP®, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty to inform local strategy.
- Provide strategic advice, risk analysis, and actionable recommendations to the AVP RIS, Director of RDM Strategies, and the Steering Committee regarding implementation priorities and barriers.
- Evaluate the U of A Institutional RDM Strategy and implementation framework to determine required resources, tools, policies, and governance structures.
- Maintain mechanisms to track progress, evaluate metrics, identify under-resourced activities, and recommend corrective action.
- Lead the preparation of high-level briefing materials, decision documents, environmental scans, and progress reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
- Provide practical advice and guidance to researchers and administrators on RDM requirements, DMPs, data deposit, and responsible data stewardship.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in a relevant discipline is required.
- An undergraduate degree with substantial directly related experience in research data management, research administration, library or information services, policy implementation, or institutional program delivery may be considered.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Deep understanding of FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable); practical application experience is a strong asset.
- Understanding of Indigenous Data Sovereignty, including the First Nations Principles of OCAP® and CARE principles.
- Experience supporting Indigenous-engaged research is highly valued.
- Proven ability to apply project management strategies to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to execution.
- Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated judgment in assessing system gaps, evaluating risks, and developing policy or workflow recommendations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex compliance/technical topics for diverse academic audiences.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative, diplomatic approach to building bridges across faculties, central units, and external networks.
- Experience with collaborative tools including Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets), MS Office, Zoom, and remote collaboration platforms.
Benefits
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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