Data Curator (full-time, 12 months, remote, U.K.)
Dryad is recruiting a full-time Data Curator for a 12‑month role to drive and maintain the highest standards for research data curation and data publication. The Data Curator will carefully evaluate submitted research metadata and data files, assist with workflow improvements, offer guidance to authors, support team members, and participate in onboarding and training of new curators.
Qualifications
* Solid understanding of the scientific research publication process and/or relevant research experience.
* Experience working with data in a research or curation capacity (quantitative and qualitative).
* Proficiency in accessing and handling various file types used for research management and analysis; adept at using both open‑source and proprietary software (e.g., TextEditor, QGIS, Octave, ImageJ, RStudio).
* Effective time‑management and organizational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience providing exceptional customer service.
* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Google Drive.
* Familiarity with computer shortcuts, Windows OS, and rapid navigation skills.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate and publish research data: review metadata and data files to ensure compliance with Dryad’s guidelines and best practices for open data.
* Review data submissions to ensure they are appropriate for publication in Dryad (e.g., no ethical or legal issues).
* Correspond with authors and provide guidance to make data findable, accessible, interoperable, and ready for reuse (FAIR‑compliant).
* Maintain high standards for curation service delivery, including responsiveness, speed, quality, and integrity.
* Maintain relationships with authors, Dryad users, and editorial offices; ensure clear, accurate, and timely communication about ongoing curation and publication protocols as well as Dryad policies and service.
* Assist with creating and maintaining Dryad documentation.
* Participate in team recruitment and training efforts.
* Identify opportunities for process optimization and assist with implementation, as needed.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm for Dryad’s mission and open science.
* Exhibit a strong and consistent work ethic: dependable, productive, proactive, detail‑oriented, customer‑service‑minded.
* Work independently with minimal supervision.
* Contribute to a positive, friendly, supportive, collaborative, and communicative team environment.
* Proactively troubleshoot issues, seek answers, and ask questions when in doubt.
* Show motivation for continuous improvement, identify training needs, and request guidance when appropriate.
* Make judgment calls based on information available and in keeping with established policies.
* Maintain professionalism and decorum; communicate “no” politely yet firmly when necessary.
Helpful but not Required
* Familiarity with citation styles and formats, DOIs and other identifiers, indexing services and databases, and citation management software.
* Exposure to metadata standards (XML, etc.).
* Experience in data file management and data analysis.
Compensation and Benefits
This fully remote, full‑time salaried position is based in the United Kingdom. The salary range is £33,000 – £40,000, depending on experience. In addition to U.K. statutory benefits, Dryad offers comprehensive health‑care plans, flexible working hours, life assurance, training and development, and Employee Assistant Programs. Applicants must be eligible to work and live in the U.K.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dryad, a U.S.‑based non‑profit organization, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We give consideration to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter explaining why the Data Curator role at Dryad would be a good fit for you to jobs[at]datadryad[dot]org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered; we will not consider applications via agencies. Informal inquiries are welcome to our Head of Data Publishing, Dan Edwards, via dedwards[at]datadryad[dot]org. The position is open now and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
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