16 Database Engineer jobs in Qatar
Senior Engineer - Database Administration
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**Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions**:
**A**. Shareholder & Financial:
- Ensure the performance of necessary database administration to support all business units operations and further the Country’s strategy.
- Observes and promotes cost consciousness and efficiency, and enhance productivity, to minimize costs, avoid wastes, and optimize benefits for the bank
- Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.
**B**. Customer (Internal & External):
- Maintain relations with vendors through their support centre for problem resolution and work scheduling.
- To assist customers in all their queries on Bank’s product and seek solution to their requests
- Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/ units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
- Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to achieve the Group’s goals/objectives.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk Functions as and when required.
**C**. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):
- Prepare and design the enterprise database and document standards for systems development.
- Maintain and tune existing relational databases, under the direction of the Head of In-house Systems.
- Simulate contingency plans and perform testing and upgrades of database engine versions.
- Move approved systems and changes to production and build validation and audit triggers.
- Maintain and update the database dictionary for the Country’s systems.
- Prepare and maintain change management procedures for systems utilizing the databases.
- Ensure implementation of timely and effective backup and recovery procedures for databases, in accordance with the overall contingency policy of the Country.
- Ensure protection and security of database from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Country.
- Resize database and install database engines on servers as per the overall policy of the Country.
- Research and recommend expansions or upgrades in related systems hardware and sizing needs.
- Carry out a high degree of planning and monitoring to ensure best level of service and maintenance of security and contingency controls.
- Assist in simulation of contingency plans.
- Lead the testing and upgrades of database engine versions.
- Move approved systems and changes to production.
- Report to the Head of In-house Systems for approvals of work and prioritization of projects on hand and for any other database transactions that would impact capital or operating expenditures.
**D**. Learning & Knowledge:
- Participate in meetings which add value by discussing progress, problems, and any other issues of concern.
- Possess a high technical knowledge in operating systems and database engines, tools, and systems architecture to resolve any business disruption or inconvenience to the users that may critically impact the Country.
- Understand system internals, architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problem solving which may impact overall resource availability and time to deliver.
- Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities
- Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field
**E**. Legal, Regulatory and Risk Framework Responsibilities:
- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements including, but not limited to, the QNB Country Compliance manual; Group Compliance Policies and Procedures (Anti Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing, Sanctions Policy, Data Protection Policy, Fraud Control Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy, Conflict of Interest and Insider Dealing Policy).
- in accordance with the Branch Governance manual, contribute to and comply with the Branch’s Risk Framework, consider Risk Appetite and promote a positive Risk Culture:
- Understand and effectively perform your role under the Three Lines of Defence principle to identify, measure, monitor, manage and report risks.
- Ensure systematic good outcomes for clients in accordance with Conduct Risk policy.
- Support the framework of RCSA, KRI, Incident reporting and remediation, as appropriate, in accordance with the Operational Risk Management requirements.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training provided by the Bank and attain and maintain the required levels of competence.
- Attend mandatory (internal and external) seminars as instructed by the Bank.
**F**. Other:
- Ensuring high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
- Maintaining utmost confidentiality with regards to customer and internal bank information obtained during the course of business and
Consultant - Database Administration
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**Experience**:
8 + Years of experience.
**Technical Skills**:
- Oracle EBS Upgrade from 12.1 to 12.2 (3 cycles of upgrade).
- Oracle Fusion Middleware experience (WebLogic ,SOA).
- Siebel administration experience.
- Install and implement oracle SSO /OID /OAM and integrate it with EBS ,Siebel.
- Install OBIEE and integrate it with EBS, Siebel.
- Oracle cloud infrastructure experience.
- Oracle IDCS (2 Cycles of implementation ).
- Extensive knowledge of managing oracle Database and Applications over Linux operating systems.
- Expertise in implementing oracle 12c &19C RAC with EBS, Siebel.
- Extensive knowledge of oracle Applications MAA (Maximum Availability Architecture).
- Follow oracle Best Practices in Designing and Developing Oracle Applications Technical Architecture.
- Perform oracle Applications Cloning activities between environments (PROD, TEST and UAT).
- Monitor and optimize Oracle Applications performance, resources and operation of all systems.
- Develop, Manage, and maintain backup and recovery objectives for Oracle Applications.
- Ensure Application Availability and business flow Continuity and develop contingency plan strategies.
- Work closely with the project team and other IT groups and Business Groups, to coordinate current and future plans, patching, upgrades and other activities.
- Create and maintain oracle Applications operations handbook for frequently performed tasks.
- Create and maintain system documentation.
**Personal Skills**:
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Observing deadlines and achieving results.
- Ability to work under difficult conditions.
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Remains calm in stressful situations.
- Customer orientation.
- Professional development.
- Problem solving.
- Process excellence.
- Results orientation and execution excellence.
**Salary**: QAR17,000.00 - QAR19,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Language**:
- Arabic (preferred)
Database Administration Support I
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MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages.
Responsibilities- Plan, analyze, design, develop, install, troubleshoot, manage and administer databases to ensure overall system performance, quality, integrity and security;
- Perform database and application security patching, upgrades and enhancements;
- Install and integrate new and/or and customize existing applications; and create custom views, queries, reports and templates;
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for database/data dictionaries;
- Administer and control database access permissions and privileges;
- Develop, test, execute and manage back-up and recovery plans;
- Perform database configuration, change and capacity management activities;
- Coordinate with other technical staff and operational users to ensure database integrity and security
- DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+) or higher ; and
- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics or equivalent certification (preferred); or
- Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) SQL, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Database, or equivalent certification
- Ability to work 12-hour shift schedule
- Active Secret clearance or above required
Database Administration Support I
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Overview
MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages.
Overview
MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages.
Responsibilities
- Plan, analyze, design, develop, install, troubleshoot, manage and administer databases to ensure overall system performance, quality, integrity and security;
- Perform database and application security patching, upgrades and enhancements;
- Install and integrate new and/or and customize existing applications; and create custom views, queries, reports and templates;
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for database/data dictionaries;
- Administer and control database access permissions and privileges;
- Develop, test, execute and manage back-up and recovery plans;
- Perform database configuration, change and capacity management activities;
- Coordinate with other technical staff and operational users to ensure database integrity and security
- DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+) or higher ; and
- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics or equivalent certification (preferred); or Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) SQL, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Database, or equivalent certification
- Ability to work 12-hour shift schedule
- Active Secret clearance or above required
MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. MicroTech offers a wide range of professional services focused on providing cutting-edge solutions with the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. Solving complex business challenges is our passion — we provide effective, practical solutions that can increase productivity, and decrease costs.
MicroTech has developed a well-earned reputation for best-in-class services and solutions using a repeatedly proven ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 2000 IT service management certification, and ITIL management qualified business processes.
Benefits
We offer great pay, amazing benefits, and our company culture is strong. MicroTech is devoted to people development and providing high achievers opportunities to grow professionally. As an employee, you are surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a culture that is focused on bringing out the best in everyone. Our benefits include:
- Insurance (medical, dental vision)
- Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service, 20 days off for those with more than three years of service)
- 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
- 11 Company-Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Corporate Discounts
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrDatabase Administration Support I
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MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages. Responsibilities
Plan, analyze, design, develop, install, troubleshoot, manage and administer databases to ensure overall system performance, quality, integrity and security; Perform database and application security patching, upgrades and enhancements; Install and integrate new and/or and customize existing applications; and create custom views, queries, reports and templates; Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for database/data dictionaries; Administer and control database access permissions and privileges; Develop, test, execute and manage back-up and recovery plans; Perform database configuration, change and capacity management activities; Coordinate with other technical staff and operational users to ensure database integrity and security Qualifications
DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+) or higher ; and Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics or equivalent certification (preferred); or Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) SQL, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Database, or equivalent certification Ability to work 12-hour shift schedule Active Secret clearance or above required General Information MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. MicroTech offers a wide range of professional services focused on providing cutting-edge solutions with the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. Solving complex business challenges is our passion — we provide effective, practical solutions that can increase productivity, and decrease costs. MicroTech has developed a well-earned reputation for best-in-class services and solutions using a repeatedly proven ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 2000 IT service management certification, and ITIL management qualified business processes. We offer great pay, amazing benefits, and our company culture is strong. MicroTech is devoted to people development and providing high achievers opportunities to grow professionally. As an employee, you are surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a culture that is focused on bringing out the best in everyone. Our benefits include: • Insurance (medical, dental vision) • Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service, 20 days off for those with more than three years of service) • 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution • 11 Company-Paid Holidays • Tuition Assistance • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Corporate Discounts MicroTech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Database Administration Support I
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MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages. Overview
MicroTech is seeking a Database Administrator Level I support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. The CAOC team designs, tests, integrates, implements and administers database systems in a client/server environment, applying knowledge of database management systems, development methodologies, and front-end and back-end programming languages.
Responsibilities
Plan, analyze, design, develop, install, troubleshoot, manage and administer databases to ensure overall system performance, quality, integrity and security; Perform database and application security patching, upgrades and enhancements; Install and integrate new and/or and customize existing applications; and create custom views, queries, reports and templates; Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for database/data dictionaries; Administer and control database access permissions and privileges; Develop, test, execute and manage back-up and recovery plans; Perform database configuration, change and capacity management activities; Coordinate with other technical staff and operational users to ensure database integrity and security
Qualifications
DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+) or higher ; and Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics or equivalent certification (preferred); or Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) SQL, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Database, or equivalent certification Ability to work 12-hour shift schedule Active Secret clearance or above required
General Information
MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. MicroTech offers a wide range of professional services focused on providing cutting-edge solutions with the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. Solving complex business challenges is our passion — we provide effective, practical solutions that can increase productivity, and decrease costs.
MicroTech has developed a well-earned reputation for best-in-class services and solutions using a repeatedly proven ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 2000 IT service management certification, and ITIL management qualified business processes.
Benefits
We offer great pay, amazing benefits, and our company culture is strong. MicroTech is devoted to people development and providing high achievers opportunities to grow professionally. As an employee, you are surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a culture that is focused on bringing out the best in everyone. Our benefits include:
Insurance (medical, dental vision) Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service, 20 days off for those with more than three years of service) 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution 11 Company-Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Voluntary Benefit Programs Corporate Discounts
MicroTech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classes. Seniority level
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Consultant - Database Administration (Oracle)
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Description:
The Applications DBA role is to perform System Administration and Support activities for Oracle Applications,
perform Application maintenance, security, ensure Application availability and business continuity to sustain
key a team player to support the development and implementation project tasks.
**Technical Skills**:
Oracle EBS Upgrade from 12.1 to 12.2 (3 cycles of upgrade)
Oracle Fusion Middleware experience (WebLogic ,SOA)
Siebel administration experience
Install and implement oracle SSO /OID /OAM and integrate it with EBS, Siebel
Install OBIEE and integrate it with EBS, Siebel
Oracle cloud infrastructure experience
Oracle IDCS (2 Cycles of implementation )
Extensive knowledge of managing oracle Database and Applications over Linux operating systems.
Expertise in implementing oracle 12c &19C RAC with EBS, Siebel
Extensive knowledge of Oracle Applications MAA (Maximum Availability Architecture)
Follow oracle Best Practices in Designing and Developing Oracle Applications Technical Architecture.
Perform Oracle Applications Cloning activities between environments (PROD, TEST and UAT).
Monitor and optimize Oracle Applications performance, resources and operation of all systems.
Develop, Manage, and maintain backup and recovery objectives for Oracle Applications
Ensure Application Availability and business flow Continuity and develop contingency plan strategies.
Work closely with the project team and other IT groups and Business Groups, to coordinate current and
future plans, patching, upgrades and other activities
Create and maintain oracle Applications operations handbook for frequently performed tasks.
Create and maintain system documentation.
**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: QAR20,000.00 - QAR25,000.00 per month
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Head – Subsurface Data Management
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My client is looking for a talented candidate with a strong background supporting Upstream Data Management across a varied portfolio of international assets.
This position will lead be responsible for the team related to the Geoscience & Reservoir upstream data management in close relationship with the Subsurface Development and Exploration entities.
- Drive Innovation : Lead high-impact IT projects in the upstream domain, delivering cutting-edge technology aligned with the companies strategic goals.
- Optimize Operations : Manage teams and resources to ensure seamless operations, efficient support services, and cost-effective IT delivery.
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align IT solutions with business needs and drive successful change management.
- Ensure Compliance and Security : Oversee adherence to corporate policies, including Cyber Security standards, to maintain a secure and reliable environment.
- Stay Ahead of Trends : Research and adopt the latest technology innovations to keep systems up-to-date and aligned with global industry standards.
Additional Points
- Examples of existing applications used include; Petrel, OpenWorks, Interactive Petrophysics, Hampson Russell, Eclipse, Intersect, Prosource
- Majority of the applications supported are requiring high system resources such as high-performance computing infrastructure for complex computations and huge storage capacity for the massive data volumes to be stored and processed.
- Main first line of support for end users on existing supporting infrastructure: HPC, VDIs, and Storage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering / Petroleum / Geoscience or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of directly related experience including minimum 5 years of supervisory management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of subsurface technologies and trends.
- Experience in managing and executing multiple high value subsurface and Technical IT projects and services for energy organizations; knowledge and practice of tools and methodologies like PMI or PRINCE2
Data Management Senior Specialist
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Job Title : Data Management Senior Specialist
Work Mode : On-Site
Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Brief
One of our esteemed clients is seeking a Data Management Senior Specialist to oversee and maintain data management technologies that support operations and data quality. This role ensures seamless data integration, master data management, and data warehouse environments while maintaining agreed service levels.
Responsibilities
Administration Activities :
- Manage daily administration of data management technologies like SSIS, MDS, MDM, Kafka, Python, and Data Lake.
- Oversee data management application upgrades, infrastructure changes, and data migrations.
- Plan and execute installation, configuration, deployment, and integration activities.
- Maintain, patch, and upgrade data management applications.
- Monitor and ensure optimal performance of data management applications.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, ITIL processes, and compliance requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business teams and IT service providers.
- Document application functionalities, processes, and maintenance procedures.
ETL & Data Integration :
- Develop ETL/replication solutions using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS), Kafka, and PySpark.
- Support and maintain data integration pipelines for periodic and real-time data loads.
- Optimize data processing performance to support near real-time operations.
- Gather business requirements and implement data validation rules.
- Assist data warehouse end-users in understanding and querying data.
- Conduct data quality profiling using SSIS, Kafka, PySpark, and Information Quality Metrics.
- Implement data quality rules for standardization and cleansing.
- Generate data quality reports and support testing processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in data management and information systems.
- Strong knowledge of E&P processes, data management, and SQL Server 2019.
- Hands-on experience in SSIS administration, Data Warehouse, and Data Lake environments.
- Proficiency in Linux administration, SQL scripting, PySpark, and Kafka administration.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge data management technologies.
- Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.
- Opportunity to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a great work environment.
If you?re passionate about data management and technology, we?d love to hear from you!
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If you possess the qualifications and are driven to excel in your field, we warmly invite you to apply by sharing your updated resume at or by applying directly through this platform.
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Librarian Faculty Position
Title: Research Data Management Librarian
Reports to: Head of Digital Scholarship & Research Data Management
Work Group: Digital Scholarship & Research Data Management
Summary
Northwestern University Libraries seeks a Data Management Librarian to provide support, instruction, and assistance with research data management for faculty, students, and staff of the Northwestern community. The Research Data Management Librarian assists researchers with data management planning, finding relevant datasets, data organization, curating and sharing their research data, and complying with relevant data management requirements and policies. This individual must have a strong commitment to making data as open as possible. This support consists of teaching workshops, conducting individualized consultations, and providing services that advance research at Northwestern University.
The Data Management Librarian works within the Digital Scholarship department and collaborates with staff in the Libraries, Northwestern Information Technology, the Galter Health Sciences Library, the Office for Research, and Northwestern Schools and colleges to support data management initiatives across the Northwestern campuses including outreach efforts to researchers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the development and delivery of data management services, ensuring delivery of support to researchers and recommend improvements to services based on Northwestern research requirements. Oversee and maintain related documentation, including internal and user-facing guides and service information.
- Understand appropriate discipline-specific repositories for the curation of data sets to assure compliance with federal mandates.
- Provide training, consultation, and outreach related to research data management policies and best practices to the Northwestern research community. Specifically, guidance and discussion on the best practices surrounding data management plans (DMPs), finding data for reuse (both open and licensed), data documentation and organization, sharing research data openly to increase collaboration and reproducibility of research results.
- Seek out opportunities to make data accessible to low-code and less-technical audiences.
- Meet with researchers to identify their data management needs; provide recommendations and assistance to meet those needs. Communicate unmet needs to Libraries leadership and Libraries partners.
- Facilitate use and promotion of existing resources for data storage, movement, organization, analysis and management such as Research Data Storage Service (RDSS), DMPTool, SharePoint, and Dryad data repository and other related technologies.
- Integrate good practices from library sciences (including library analytics, digital collections) and related fields to help guide the standardization of datasets, models and documentation.
- Provide guidance and instruction on choosing and using appropriate data management tools and platforms and data management policies and initiatives as they pertain to the Northwestern research community.
- Work as part of a collaborative effort across departments to design, update, and implement data management services. Clearly communicate project status and updates to the project team as appropriate.
- Act as the primary contact for subject specialists within the Libraries and research community on questions of data management; contribute to data repository development and related work in the Research Services workgroup; and work collaboratively with service units in the libraries, other University units, and schools.
- Identify and develop relationships with the Northwestern research community and peers at other institutions to facilitate collaborations, understand new research trends, and improve existing support. Represent Northwestern in consortia and national initiatives related to data management, Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), and others.
- Ability to understand a user’s goals and translate those goals and objectives into actionable plans.
- Knowledge of best practices, policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management with commitment to ongoing enhancements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write documentation and communicate to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated knowledge in data management and data lifecycle practices for academic research.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a wide variety of projects and tasks.
- Leadership and management skills necessary to:
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and building an organization where staff members continually expand their own capabilities.
- Solicit, respond appropriately, and act on feedback from others.
- Use vision, understanding, clarity, flexibility, and agility to actively design and manage for the future.
- Work well with a diverse set of individuals and different work styles.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Work within a team science environment.
- Collaborate across the library, with other university departments, and with other research libraries, partners, and organizations.
- Understand the value of library content and services to the user community, while also ensuring alignment of work with university goals and policies.
- Successful completion of a Master’s degree in library science or related field such as Data Science or Information Science.
- 2 or more years’ experience providing or supporting a service and working directly with customers.
- Demonstrate learning aptitude of emerging technologies that apply to library services and operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Active membership in professional organizations at national and/or international levels.
To Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references. Please apply for this position on the NUHR Recruitment Website. In your application, note which pronouns you use. This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 73. The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,000 annually. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by October 11th, 2024.
Library Environment
Northwestern University is a selective private university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois and in Doha, Qatar. One of the leading private research libraries in the United States, Northwestern University Library serves the educational and information needs of the NU community as well as scholars around the world. Its collection contains more than 7 million volumes, a full array of digital resources, and collections of distinction in Africana, transportation, and 20th-century and contemporary music. Northwestern is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA). See more information about University Libraries at:
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. EEO is the Law.
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