Responsibilities & Requirements:
Reporting to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Data Services Analyst Provide will provide research data management training and consultations to School of Medicine faculty, students, and researchers, as well as individuals from other departments; assist with the development and review of Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) in compliance with funder requirements, including policies from the National Institutes of Health and other federal funding agencies; and support researchers with data management, and emerging technologies throughout the research lifecycle; and deliver instruction and workshops on researcher tools and scholarly infrastructure such as ORCID and SciENcv, as well as emerging tools incorporating AI to support literature discovery and clinical inquiry, research workflows, and grant preparation. Provide guidance on responsible and effective use of AI-enabled research tools, including issues related to research integrity, data privacy, and reproducibility; advise on data organization, documentation, metadata standards, repository selection, and data sharing practices; develop guides and instructional materials to support research workflows; collaborate with research computing, biomedical informatics, library digital services and other institutional partners to support evolving research technologies and services; and provide research consultations, literature searching support, and instruction as needed. While research data management is an important component of the role, the position extends beyond data management to provide comprehensive support for researchers throughout the research lifecycle.
Responsibilities Include:
Assist in developing and reviewing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) to meet funder requirements, including those from the National Institutes of Health and other federal, state, private, and other research funding agencies
Provide consultations on data workflows, tools, and technologies to support research, teaching, learning, and institutional needs.
Deliver instruction and workshops on researcher tools and scholarly infrastructure
Teach and support the use of emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms for literature discovery, clinical inquiry, research workflows, and grant preparation
Provide guidance on the responsible and effective use of AI tools, including research integrity, data privacy, and reproducibility considerations
Advise researchers on data organization, documentation, metadata standards, repository selection (generalist or specialized), and data-sharing best practices; assist with data discovery.
Develop research guides, documentation, and instructional materials to support research workflows
Collaborate with research computing, biomedical informatics, the Research and Innovation Office, library digital services, and other institutional, SUNY, national, and international partners to support evolving research technologies and services.
Provide research consultations and expert literature searching support.
Participates in library, campus, national, and international professional committees.
Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.
Identify opportunities to develop and implement new services that advance the mission of the libraries.
About the Libraries:
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities.The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php-g=1314005&p=10274908
The University Libraries play a vital role in advancing the University's mission through outstanding collections, services, outreach, and learning environments that support the success of all members of our academic community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative workplace where a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthens our work. We seek candidates who demonstrate empathy, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, students, and the communities we serve.
Special Notes:
This is an FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before 8/23/2026
Salary: salary $80,500 plus $4,000 location
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The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Required Qualifications:
At least one year of experience working in an academic, health sciences or research environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with emerging learning and research technologies, as well as information retrieval.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with providing research data services.
Record of professional activities, including scholarly activities, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements.
Experience designing and delivering instruction.
Strong technical skills, including the ability to apply artificial intelligence and other evolving digital tools to enhance research, teaching, and scholarly activities, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly; we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.
Application Instructions:
All application materials must be submitted online.
Application letter describing your qualifications, relevant experience, and your approach to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive academic environment.
Curriculum vitae.
3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.
For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair Jessica Koos at jessica.koos@stonybrook.edu
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
