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The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in northern Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor (home to ALMA and APEX), and the ESO Headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany. At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre European Extremely Large Telescope, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory.
For its Directorate for Science at the Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of
Library Technology Specialist (Part-time)
Garching
Deadline 15/10/2016
The mission of the ESO Library is to provide an information center for ESO astronomers and engineers, and to enable rapid and seamless access to historical and current collections, both locally and networked. The Library tailors and continuously extends services according to the needs of the users and in response to changing requirements. It develops, maintains, and enhances productivity measures for staff, projects, and facilities and builds digital systems to provide access to statistics. The Library fosters collaboration among related departments at ESO (including, but not limited to, those that also pertain to the Directorate for Science) as well as among the international astronomy librarians' community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Management and handling of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), build internal databases, implement workflows; cooperation with other departments at ESO that deploy DOIs; conceptualization, development, implementation of DOIs; construct landing pages; developt crosswalks between ESO metadata and DataCite API; act as interface between ESO and DOI provider (TIB/DataCite)
- Development and implementation of Observing Programmes Office (OPO) tools to help mitigate single-point failure; provide infrastructure support for OPO; help ensure timely quality statistics from OPO to stakeholders; provide seamless information flow from Library Telescope Bibliography (telbib) database to OPO tools
- Implement "workbench" environment to try out first feasibility studies of tools needed by ESO Office for Science (OSC); explore feasibility and relevance of tools needed by OSC for later implementation in other ESO systems; respond to requests for advice on specific topics (e.g., visualizations); act as a liaison between Library and other ESO departments
Reports to:
The Head Librarian
Experience:
Degree in librarianship or equivalent university education, preferably with at least three years of experience in a scientific library. The post holder must have advanced knowledge of library information services and systems as well as using web content management software and application of metadata standards. Experience in database technology and programming languages (MySQL, PHP) is crucial; knowledge of Sybase databases is highly desirable.
Key Competences:
The post holder will be a highly motivated and forward thinking individual. They should have the proven ability to find innovative and creative solutions in an evolving information environment combined with a user focused work approach. They should also be able to work on their own and also work collaboratively in a small team. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Language Skills:
The position requires a very good working knowledge of English.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), medical and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating you and your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare. For any further information, please visit <http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/paidassoc/>.
The contract is on a part time basis of 50% (20 hours per week). The initial contract is for a fixed term duration of two years (subject to the successful completion of the probation period), with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with occasional duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile.
Career Path: III
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (<http://www.eso.org>) for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at <https://jobs.eso.org/>. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV.
Closing date for applications is 15 October 2016.
No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.