Research Position for Monitoring and Analysis of Open Access Publication and Cost Data

The University Library has the following job opening:

ID: Wiss22939

starting: 01.03.2023 / soon as possible
Vollzeit
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
befristet

Bielefeld University Library is a strong supporter of the ongoing Open Access Transformation and has built up extensive expertise in the analysis of publication and cost data over the past few years.

The position now to be filled spans two projects:
The EU project PALOMERA examines the current situation of Open Access policies with regard to academic book publications and will develop recommendations for the coordination of aligned guidelines and measures to accelerate the Open Access transformation in the book sector. As part of your tasks in the project, you will support the development and analysis of a knowledge base based on data collections on publication and cost data from the academic search engine BASE and the OpenAPC service.
The federal state initiative openaccess.nrw of the Digital University of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) aims to offer innovative, demand-oriented and efficient Open Access services, to promote the dialogue on the Open Access transformation, to critically reflect on developments and to position itself and speak with one voice on the topic of Open Access in NRW. As part of your duties in the project, you will work in the area of monitoring publication volumes and publication costs for evidence-based planning and implementation of the Open Access strategy in NRW.

In the PALOMERA project (55 %)

building a knowledge base: Providing, processing, contextualising quantitative data on book publications from BASE and cost data from OpenAPC; contributing to the creation of a survey (25 %)
analysis of the knowledge base: Data annotation and enrichment; collaboration in the preparation and implementation of the analysis and preparation of the results (25 %)
supporting public relations work to communicate and disseminate the project results (5 %)

In the openaccess.nrw project (45 %)

preparation of standardised publication data and cost analyses for universities in NRW (15 %)
monitoring of publication output and Open Access shares at universities, universities of applied sciences and colleges of art and music in NRW (15 %)
assessment of financing needs and development of funding and compensation models across universities in NRW (15 %)

Your Profile

We expect

relevant scientific university degree (Master's or equivalent), e. g. in economics, library and information science
a strong interest in Open Access transformation, bibliometric and economic issues
very good oral and written English skills
analytical skills
independent, self-reliant and committed way of working
a high level of teamwork
proven organisational and conceptual skills
above-average commitment, flexibility
confident and convincing appearance
excellent communication skills
very good presentation skills

salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
befristet until 31.12.2024 (§ 14 (1) number 1 of the TzBfG)
Vollzeit

internal and external training opportunities
variety of health, consulting and prevention services
reconcilability of family and work
job security
flexible working hours
job ticket for regional public transport network, good transport connection
supplementary company pension (VBL)
collegial working environment
open and pleasant working atmosphere
exciting, varied tasks
modern work environment with digital processes
various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please use our online form via the application button below. Otherwise, you can send your complete application with the identification code Wiss22939 to the postal address listed on the right site.

application deadline: 03.02.2023

Contact
Dirk Pieper
+49 521 106-4049
dirk.pieper@uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Universitätsbibliothek
Direktion
Postfach 10 02 91
33502 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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