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Repository Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary from £37197 to £44802 pa with potential to progress to £48186 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term position for 9 months, with the possibility to extend to 12 months (expected start date 15th August)
The role of Repository Manager provides expert advice on open access routes and requirements for LSE research outputs in reference to the REF, external funder policies and the changing landscape of open access publishing. The post is also responsible for the management and development of the School’s open access repositories. Working closely with the Research Support Services Manager and academic and research support colleagues across LSE, the post holder will play an important role in ensuring the Library is at the forefront of developments in policies, services and infrastructure that support open research at LSE.
The key responsibilities of this role will be:
• Developing and implementing workflows to capture and share LSE research outputs via the institutional repository (e-prints) and the Current Research Information System (PURE).
• Oversee the support and administration for paid open access research to LSE outputs.
• Supporting the deposit and open access of LSE PhD Theses
• Contribute to the ongoing development and integration of PURE with the LSE repositories and other scholarly communications tools.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Helen Porter, Research Services Support Manager, h.porter@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 July 2022 (23.55 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will take on Tuesday 26 July 2022.