Research Librarian - Library and Researcher Information Services

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Librarian at UL Research Institutes Library and Research Information Services (LRIS). The Research Librarian supports researchers and affiliated staff by providing a range of specialised services, including literature searches, research consultations, grant support, data management, bibliometric analysis, and expert guidance on library systems and resources.

This role is primarily remote. Periodic onsite collaboration at the ULRI lab in Skokie, IL is expected. Candidates within reasonable commuting distance to Chicagoland are preferred. The position requires approximately 10% travel within the United States.

• Support interdisciplinary research spanning materials science, chemistry, and engineering, including literature searches, citation and patent analysis, and data discovery.
• Conduct complex literature searches across core chemistry and materials science databases (such as Sci Finder, Reaxys, Web of Science, Dimensions) and advise on comprehensive review and discovery strategies.
• Advise users on effective search strategies, database selection, citation management tools, and research methodologies.
• Support all stages of the research lifecycle, including grant support, publication strategies, and research impact assessment.
• Design and deliver training, workshops, and instructional sessions on research skills, information literacy, and ethical information use.
• Create and maintain research guides (e.g., Lib Guides), tutorials, and instructional materials to support user needs.
• Provide guidance on scholarly publishing, open access, copyright, and intellectual property.
• Support access to and effective use of specialised digital tools, including chemical structure searching, spectral databases, patent databases, and materials property resources.
• Partner with other members of the research team and the research manager to develop cohesive, iterative, and repeatable processes for research support.

• Demonstrated expertise with scientific research, data management, bibliometrics, and publication trends.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and/or materials science information sources.
• Experience working in an academic or research library.
• Strong project management, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and use evidence to analyze problems and provide solutions.
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build trusted partnerships with researchers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote and distributed environment.

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA‑accredited institution; academic background (degree or substantial coursework and research experience) in chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field; minimum two years of experience post‑master’s degree delivering research services.

Salary Range: $67,319.32 – $92,564.06 (Annual).