What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Research Intelligence Librarian position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Health Sciences Library-552500
Career Area
Libraries
Posting Open Date
07/14/2026
Application Deadline
08/14/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Health Research Intelligence Librarian
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty Instructional
Position Number
20075853
Vacancy ID
NF0009888
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
09/07/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
At the University Library, you are part of a welcoming, inclusive, open library community that advances research, teaching, healing and creativity on campus and far beyond. Here, we strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration, where vision and innovation can flourish."
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University Libraries aspires to set the standard for public university research libraries in the digital age.
As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections.
The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting https://library.unc.edu/about/strategic-framework/.
As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections.
The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting https://library.unc.edu/about/strategic-framework/.
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement to include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Health Research Intelligence Librarian works within the Health Research Intelligence unit of the Health Academic and Research Engagement department to generate strategic analytics that guide institutional and unit-level strategy. This work includes conducting research impact assessments, analyzing and visualizing collaboration and research networks, and performing topic or trend analyses using bibliometric and related data sources.
The librarian consults with faculty, research groups, departments, institutes, and other campus units to address questions about impact and collaboration, strengthen publication and output tracking, and communicate research contributions to audiences such as funders, administrators, and promotion and tenure committees. The role also provides training and guidance on research metrics, including responsible and contextualized use of bibliometric indicators. The librarian collaborates closely with related units across the University Library such as scholarly communications, library data services, and research information management teams to ensure alignment of research impact services and to support coordinated, campus-wide research intelligence activities.
Principal responsibilities include:
The Health Research Intelligence Librarian works within the Health Research Intelligence unit of the Health Academic and Research Engagement department to generate strategic analytics that guide institutional and unit-level strategy. This work includes conducting research impact assessments, analyzing and visualizing collaboration and research networks, and performing topic or trend analyses using bibliometric and related data sources.
The librarian consults with faculty, research groups, departments, institutes, and other campus units to address questions about impact and collaboration, strengthen publication and output tracking, and communicate research contributions to audiences such as funders, administrators, and promotion and tenure committees. The role also provides training and guidance on research metrics, including responsible and contextualized use of bibliometric indicators. The librarian collaborates closely with related units across the University Library such as scholarly communications, library data services, and research information management teams to ensure alignment of research impact services and to support coordinated, campus-wide research intelligence activities.
Principal responsibilities include:
- Conduct bibliometric and research impact analyses.
- Prepare clear reports, visualizations, and narrative summaries.
- Provide consultations for faculty, students, research groups, departments, and institutes on research impact, publication tracking, researcher profiles, and responsible metrics.
- Develop and maintain guides, templates, and training materials
- Design and deliver workshops on bibliometric tools, research impact methods, and related data sources.
- Contribute to workflow optimization projects using AI and automation.
- Stay current with developments in bibliometrics, research assessment, responsible metrics, research information management, and analytics tools.
- Document methods, decisions, workflows, and quality assurance practices to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and continuity.
- Participate in library, campus, and professional committees or communities of practice related to research impact, analytics, and library-based research support.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires the Masters in Library Science (MLS) degree (or foreign degree equivalent). In specialized libraries, may substitute an advanced degree in the field of specialization (e.g., legal degree for a law library, or a history degree for a special historical collection within the library setting).
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information science program or an advanced degree in a related field such as public health, biomedical informatics, or data science.
One or more years of experience working in an academic, library, or research setting.
Demonstrated experience conducting bibliometric or research impact analysis using publication, citation, or research administration data.
Experience using Python or R for preparing, cleaning, and analyzing datasets for research impact or bibliometric purposes and applying automation to improve workflows.
Experience producing data visualizations or analytic summaries for non-technical audiences.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with varied user communities, including students, faculty, researchers, colleagues, and community members.
Excellent oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
One or more years of experience working in an academic, library, or research setting.
Demonstrated experience conducting bibliometric or research impact analysis using publication, citation, or research administration data.
Experience using Python or R for preparing, cleaning, and analyzing datasets for research impact or bibliometric purposes and applying automation to improve workflows.
Experience producing data visualizations or analytic summaries for non-technical audiences.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with varied user communities, including students, faculty, researchers, colleagues, and community members.
Excellent oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with network analysis, collaboration mapping, or graph analytics (e.g., VOSviewer, Gephi, NetworkX).
Experience creating dashboards or interactive visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, or Shiny.
Experience working with research information management systems or publication data workflows, including author disambiguation and affiliation/department mapping.
Experience designing and delivering instruction or training materials, such as workshops, guides, or consultations.
Education or work experience in a health discipline.
Experience applying AI or machine learning techniques to text, metadata, classification, or data cleaning tasks.
Experience using reproducible workflows, including version control, documentation, and quality assurance checks.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple analytic projects in an academic, library, or research environment (evidenced through portfolio or project descriptions).
Experience creating dashboards or interactive visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, or Shiny.
Experience working with research information management systems or publication data workflows, including author disambiguation and affiliation/department mapping.
Experience designing and delivering instruction or training materials, such as workshops, guides, or consultations.
Education or work experience in a health discipline.
Experience applying AI or machine learning techniques to text, metadata, classification, or data cleaning tasks.
Experience using reproducible workflows, including version control, documentation, and quality assurance checks.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple analytic projects in an academic, library, or research environment (evidenced through portfolio or project descriptions).
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off