Open Research Assistant

If you have excellent administration and communication skills, good attention to detail, and can deliver effective customer service, then the role of Open Research Assistant could be for you.About the roleAs the Open Research Assistant, you will work in a specialised team in The Library responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of our Open Research Support service. Dont worry if you are new to open research you will besupported by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly colleagues. The role is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in libraries and research support.You will be responsible for maintaining accurate metadata in the two research repositories which are managed by The Library on behalf of the University. You will work collaboratively with colleagues working in The Library, other professional services, and information providers to ensure that our researchers are well supported and their research publications, outputs and data are accurately described in line with relevant policies and requirements.Please note: this position is not an academic or postdoc Research Assistant role.Working hoursThis position is part-time: 29 hours per week (0.8FTE). Ideally these hours will be worked over 5 days, but we are open to discussing what works best for the service and for you.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, review and update records in Salfords Institutional Repository (Worktribe), and Institutional Research Data Repository (Figshare) and check that research outputs comply with the REF and the University Open Access PoliciesLiaise with academics and publishers to ensure research outputs in the Repositories comply with Open Access and copyright requirements, and meet ethical and legal standardsHandle research support enquiries, triaging and resolving where appropriateAssist with open access payment and approval processesCheck thesis deposits and make them available in the Institutional RepositoryGenerate statistics, reports, and other management information as requiredPerform any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be requiredAbout usThis role is based in the Library, Careers & Skills department a place to learn, a hub for research and discovery, a team of friendly faces delivering excellent customer service, and an innovative community of experts working together to enable teaching, learning, research, and graduate outcomes at Salford.At Salford, we are creating an inclusive culture for all staff and students. We are addressing the under-representation of colleagues from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people we encourage applications from the widest talent pool; if you havent considered a career in Higher Education before, we want to hear from you.Benefits for youCompetitive salary (pro rata) - and excellent pension schemeAn impressive 32 days leave (pro rata) - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas!Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balanceProfessional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potentialOur community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' livesThe Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discountsWellbeing support - for your mental and physical healthPlease note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.Job DescriptionTPBN1_UKTJ