Data Services Analyst (Tenure Track)

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:

•  Provide research data management training and one-on-one consultations to faculty, students, and researchers in the School of Medicine and other areas
• 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 

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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