Research Data Management Specialist

Princeton University Library (PUL) seeks a collaborative and service‑oriented Research Data Management Specialist to support the Princeton research community in managing, curating, and sharing research data across the research lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of the Princeton Research Data Service (PRDS), this position is part of the Data, Research, and Teaching Services division and plays a key role in advancing open research and data stewardship at Princeton.

The Research Data Management Specialist works closely with PRDS colleagues and campus partners to provide expertise in research data management (RDM), metadata practices, and data curation. The role includes supporting Tiger Data infrastructure and users, delivering instruction and consultations, and developing services and programming that promote effective and responsible data management. The position engages with faculty, students, and research staff across disciplines and contributes to institutional and community efforts to improve data practices and accessibility.

• Provide research data management consultations, instruction, and outreach related to research data management and open data.
• Develop and deliver workshops and educational programming.
• Serve as a liaison.
• Engage with campus and external communities.

• Minimum 5 years of combined library, information technology, informatics, and/or research experience.
• Experience developing and conducting training, teaching, and/or workshop presentations.
• Strong technical skills with a high degree of comfort and willingness to learn new technologies and develop skills in others.
• Experience with and knowledge of methods and best practices for research data management and/or data and code curation and archiving.
• Experience working with research data infrastructure (e.g., data repositories, high‑performance computing, data storage systems) and large and/or complex data sets.
• Experience creating and/or reviewing data management plans.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a collegial, team‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Standard Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36.25
• Eligible for Overtime:
  No
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Probationary Period: 180 days
• Essential Services Personnel:
  No
• Physical Capacity Exam
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Experience Level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Salary Range: $83,000 to $98,000

Review begins:
July 6, 2026

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full‑time position; salaries for part‑time positions are pro‑rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.