Research Impact Analyst

Reporting to the Research Impact Coordinator, the Research Impact Analyst will work in a team-based environment to provide consultations and deliver services related to documenting, collecting, and analyzing research and scholarly activity data to demonstrate impact, provide evidence of research competencies, and uncover potential for key national and global collaborators. This will also include education and outreach on key researcher profile systems, such as Virginia Tech Experts and ORCID, and research information management (RIM) systems, such as Symplectic Elements; and strategies for communicating about research, scholarly, and creative work and impact. The incumbent will work with the team to provide specialized support for bibliometrics, network visualization options, and emerging applications of impact data. The incumbent will also be liaison librarian to one program, department, or institute that is related to the incumbent's background and/or expertise. The incumbent will partner with colleagues across the Libraries and University (such as Faculty Affairs, academic colleges, Office of Research and Innovation, and others), and support the Virginia Tech community across all locations, including distance and online locations. The University Libraries provide funding for and support employees in dedicating time to ongoing professional development, research, scholarship, and engagement with professional and public communities. Appointment Type A/P Faculty Lecturer regular full-time appointment Salary Information $65,000 minimum dependent on education and qualifications Review Date February 21, 2023 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate's experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, the required and preferred qualifications, and names of three (3) references and their contact information. The University Libraries at Virginia Tech is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. We are committed to mentoring and establishing s