Job Description Summary

The MUSC Libraries seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative, and user-centered individual for the Research Impact Informationist position.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Research Impact Informationist will assume leadership for building the library’s research impact services program, including implementing and supporting services around scholarly output, research impact and bibliometrics. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Office of Research, the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute, colleagues from MUSC Libraries, and other campus units to create and support services that measure research impact, with a particular emphasis on bibliometrics.

Education
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or an advanced degree in informatics, data science, health sciences, statistics, biological, life, or physical sciences.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001568 Library

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding the issues related to responsible research evaluation via bibliometric data; conversant with issues related to quantifying research impact.
• Collaborate with researchers and faculty to evaluate the impact of their work through the utilization of various bibliometric tools and databases. Provide in-depth analyses of citation data, altmetrics, and other relevant metrics to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Offer personalized, one-on-one consultations to researchers, guiding them on strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of their research outputs. Advise on best practices for manuscript preparation, journal selection, and open-access publishing.
• Develop and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions for researchers, graduate students, and faculty on research impact assessment, effective publishing strategies, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
• Create visually engaging reports and presentations to convey research impact metrics and trends effectively. Translate complex data into accessible insights for diverse audiences.
• Foster collaborative relationships with various departments, research centers, and institutes within the university to align library services with the research community's evolving needs.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in scholarly communication.

General:

• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Faculty Handbook.
• Actively participate in the University's academic life, represent the library on university committees, and build collaborative and inclusive relationships throughout the University and clinical enterprise.
• Actively participate in professional activities through service, presentations, or publications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or an advanced degree in informatics, data science, health sciences, statistics, biological, life, or physical sciences.
  

Required

• Familiarity with scholarly communication practices, open access, and copyright issues.
• Strong background in bibliometrics, citation analysis, and research impact assessment.
• Evidence of knowledge, background, or experience in current and emerging trends or theories in academic research and scholarship, including equity in research, open research practices, and scholarly communication.
• Education, training, or experience with research impact metrics

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees