Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. (Applications without cover letters will not be considered.)

Job Summary

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is the world's largest archive of social science data. We have a diverse staff with varying skills and experiences, and a collegial atmosphere that fosters communication and networking.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities*

ICPSR is now accepting applications for a Data Curation Supervisor. The Data Curation Supervisor is responsible for the daily data curation activities of a team of 6-8 Data Curators. You will report to Rujuta Umarji, Director of Data Curation. Specific responsibilities include:

Data Curation Supervision 

Curation Unit Administration 

Data Management 

Required Qualifications*

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

Desired Qualifications*

We are especially interested if you also have:

Work Locations

Monday-Friday, days. Staff with supervisory responsibilities are generally expected to have a hybrid work schedule. However, any staff member can request a remote work schedule, and ICPSR offers flexibility and work-life balance.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself, and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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