Research Publications Analyst (Fixed Term)

Bath | Starting from £44,414, rising to £52,841

Employer: University of Bath
Sector/Specialism: Secretarial, PA & Administration

Research Publications Analyst (Fixed Term)

Department: Library

Salary: Starting from £44,414, rising to £52,841

Closing date: Tuesday 11 April 2023

As Research Publications Analyst, you will be integral to the advancement of education and research through the analysis of research performance and trends that will support our researchers in achieving the aims of our University Research Strategy.

If you have experience of high-level reporting, a flair for data analysis and an enjoyment of working effectively with stakeholders on tricky questions and you want to be part of something bigger, make vital contributions to important work, study and research then this could be a great opportunity for you.

Working here you would

- Work across the University with colleagues from the Library, Professional Services, the Research Community and External Bodies
- Provide high-level expertise centred around publishing/citation metrics to the University’s researchers, aligned with the University’s Strategy
- Be responsible for the delivery of an exemplary research information and analytical service to inform the University’s strategy in this area
- Identify methodologies and algorithms to inform citation approaches
- Use analytical tools to visualise, map and benchmark the quality of the University’s research
- Lead on bibliometrics modelling; advocating and informing an understanding of research information metrics
- Develop, evaluate and deliver skills training to the University’s academic research community

Ideally you will

- Be an experienced user of databases, complex spreadsheets and bibliometrics,
have proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working effectively and collegiately within academic and professional service communities and networks
- Be familiar with research information management systems and current academic publishing
- Have a strong understanding of both the research environment within Higher Education and recent developments in the sector relating to open research

You will join a dedicated, expert professional team, committed to the continual development of services to support the University’s strategy: to deliver world-class research and teaching, extend the University’s international influence, and enrich the student experience. We understand and support the importance of continued professional development to achieve this.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 2 years.

For an informal conversation please contact Kate Robinson (University Librarian).

What we can offer you:

- A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- We are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- A number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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* Please note the title Research Publications Analyst is for advertising purposes only, you will be employed as a Research Analytics Librarian.

Visa information

If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, you should refer to our guidance on the Skilled Worker Visa before embarking on a job application to ensure you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain - please refer to our Staff Immigration webpages for further details.

Update to our application process

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

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