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Job Opportunity: Open Research Manager (Open Access) - AD2605DM:Job description:Job location: St Andrews, Hybrid We are seeking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly skilled individual with expert expertise of open access and scholarly publishing to join our Open Research team in Libraries & Museums, University of St Andrews. The purpose of this function is to focus on advocacy and outreach for Open Access, managing specific elements of the infrastructure, staff and services which support the University's culture of Open Research. This is an exciting time to join Libraries & Museums as we further develop our open research culture which values sustainable and equitable open access. We are seeking for someone to share our commitment to making our research findings widely available for local, national and global benefit. You will take forward a roadmap located on our institutional OA Policy located on rights retention, and be able to take initiative to further develop our OA services. We are seeking for someone with expert expertise of scholarly publishing and the open research environment with excellent communications expertise and the capability to deal with problems taking an evidence located approach. Employees of the University have access to a wide variety of staff benefits including: » Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays » Financial contribution to relocation » Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions » A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies » Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services » Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel » Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, income sacrifice scheme » A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters more information and informal enquiries may be directed to Emma Wisher, Deputy Director of Libraries and Museums, email: elw21@st-andrews.ac.uk. Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews practice and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/. this function is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. Closing date: 27 May 2024 Interview date: 12 June 2024 Start date: As soon as possible Please quote ref: AD2605DM Further particulars:AD2605DM FPs.doc Skills:
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