Data Science Specialist​/Librarian

The University of Arizona Libraries invites you to apply to the role of Data Science Specialist/Librarian (Assistant or Associate rank).

Located within the University of Arizona Libraries Research Engagement department, Data Cooperative provides data science, geospatial, and digital scholarship services for the University of Arizona. The incumbent will contribute to a robust program supporting data analysis and visualization through a variety of formats, providing up-to-date and on-demand training for relevant tools and resources.

The Data Science Specialist / Librarian will: design, develop, and deliver instruction on data science topics such as Python programming; provide training in the use of software to support communication of scholarship through visual media; stay abreast of trends and tools available in the evolving data science ecosystem; work with library colleagues and researchers to identify appropriate tools, platforms, and resources for visualization and informatics projects;

collaborate with other members of the Data Cooperative and Research Engagement to develop outreach strategies and partnerships for supporting projects on computational and data literacy; identify opportunities for impactful engagement in data visualization and analysis by the University Libraries; contribute to the scholarly record through research, creative works, and/or scholarship. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Specialist or Librarian, depending on their terminal degree.

This is a continuing-eligible or continuing status track, academic professional position. Incumbents are members of the general faculty and are entitled to all accompanying rights and privileges granted by the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona. Retention and promotion are earned through achievement of a record of excellence in position effectiveness, scholarship, and service.

We will be hosting an informational webinar on December 11, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00am MST – no registration needed.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in data science support and what you hope to bring to the role.

• Data Science Outreach and Services
  • Develop and lead training opportunities in tools and resources such as data visualization, data analytics, and/or predictive analytics.
  • Develop and lead training opportunities in introductory-level Python programming.
  • Provide consultations to researchers on data analyses and visualization.
  • Create effective marketing strategies for visualization and analysis services.
  • Contribute to web resources to aid in discovery of visualization and analysis resources.
  • Collaborate with Data Cooperative unit and Research Engagement department to support scholars and researchers throughout respective project life cycles.
• Programmatic Liaison to Campus Partners
  • Partner with the Office of Research & Partnerships and Research Computing to support researchers needs for computational resources for data-intensive science.
  • In collaboration with the Office of Research & Partnerships, organize Software and Data Carpentry workshops for researchers at the University of Arizona.
  • Collaborate with relevant academic liaisons to support data science needs at the University of Arizona.
• Library Support
  • Provide leadership on engaging Library personnel with visualization and/or analytical approaches relevant to their portfolios.
  • Communicate information on activities to Library staff and the University community.
  • Participate in shared decision-making, goal setting, and planning activities within the domain.
  • Support the Research Data Repository by participating in occasional dataset curation activities.
• Conduct original research and scholarship and disseminate findings through publication and participation in professional conferences.
• Plan and implement a continuous learning program that develops and improves personal skills and abilities and professional knowledge needed to meet the above responsibilities.
• Service
  • Support the profession through participation in professional societies,…