Post-Masters Library Research Assistant

Description

Post-Masters Library Research Assistant

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Salary starts at $68,000

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. We are seeking a Post-Masters Library Research Assistant to join our Research, Outreach and Engagement Team in Los Alamos, NM. In this position, you will promote library resources and services, as well as develop and deliver responsive reference, research and instructional support. To be considered, candidates must possess a completed (or in the process of completion) MLIS.

Responsibilities:

•        Lead library research support, online education courses, specialized training, orientations and workshops
•        Provide reference support via chat, email or in-person
•        Create outreach and educational materials, such as video tutorials, LibGuides, website content, blog posts and print materials
•        Contribute to the Library's mass indexing effort of our technical reports
•        Assist with team projects that promote communication and open science in the digital age, such as cataloging, processing technical reports, data management, research repository development, ORCiD integration with key research workflows and open access publishing
•        Contribute to making scientific research and data outputs sharable and reproducible following the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

Qualifications:

•        Master’s degree in library and information science completed within the last 3 years; Candidates in the process of completed their MLIS may be considered
•        Educational background or experience in a STEM-related discipline; STEM Librarianship preferred
•        Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities surrounding open science, scholarly publishing and communication in STEM fields
•        Knowledge of or desire to work with generative artificial intelligence and/or large language models in the research field

 

We Are Delivering Scientific Excellence

Los Alamos National Laboratory is more than a place to work. It is a catalyst for discovery, innovation and achievement. Professional development, work/life balance and a diverse and inclusive team foster lasting career satisfaction. Our onsite medical and fitness facilities, education assistance and generous compensation and benefits reflect our commitment to providing our people with all they need for personal and professional growth.

To apply, visit: https://lanl.jobs/Search/JobDetails/post-masters-student/f1c39191-0fd8-4520-9fcb-170d5a75557f

 

Req #: IRC134681

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Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.