Open Research Advisor

Salary: (£37,099 – £44,263 p.a.)Depending on Experience

This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you experienced in supporting world-class researchers? Do you have in-depth knowledge of open research throughout all stages of the research lifecycle? Are you a strong team player and communicator, flexible and committed to delivering exceptional customer service?   

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to join us to promote and embed open research across campus. You will take the lead on communicating the benefits of, and enabling open research practices across all disciplines at the University of Leeds. You will coordinate the UK Reproducibility Network’s (UKRN) Open Research Programme at the University of Leeds and you will work in close (online) collaboration with UKRN colleagues at the University of Bristol, to accelerate uptake of open research practices. You will make a significant contribution to the University of Leeds Research Culture strategy by supporting colleagues across Faculties and Professional Services, in ways that are appropriate to their discipline, to work openly and with the highest standards of integrity, whilst maximising the reach of our research.

As the Open Research Advisor you will be part of the Library Research Services Section and you will work closely with colleagues from across the section, and wider institution.

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What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Sally Dalton, Head of Library Research Services (Open Research)

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Library
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 
£37,099 to £44,263
per annum
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (until 31 July 2025 – to complete a specific task or time limited work)
Release Date:  Tuesday 12 March 2024
Closing Date:  Friday 05 April 2024
Interview Date: 
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Reference:  CSLIB1415
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