Job Description

If you have excellent administration and communication skills, good attention to detail and can deliver efficient and effective customer service this role could be for you.


As the Open Research Assistant, you will work alongside a small, specialised team in The Library responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of our Open Research Support service for the University. Don't worry if you are new to open research - you will be supported by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly colleagues. The role is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in libraries and research support.


You will be responsible for maintaining accurate metadata in the two research repositories which are managed by the Library on behalf of the University. You will work collaboratively with colleagues working in the Library, other professional services, and information providers to ensure that our researchers are well supported and their research publications, outputs and data are accurately described in line with relevant policies and requirements.


Our Open Research offer


This position is 29 hours per week (0.8FTE). Ideally these hours will be worked over 5 days, but we are open to having a conversation about what works best for the service and for you.

Key Responsibilities

Create, review and update records in Salford's Institutional Research Repository (Worktribe), and Institutional Research Data Repository (Figshare) and check that research outputs comply with the REF and the University Open Access Policies Liaise with academics and publishers to ensure research outputs in the Repositories comply with Open Access and copyright requirements, and meet ethical and legal standards Handle research support enquiries, triaging and resolving where appropriate Assist with open access payment and approval processes Check thesis deposits and make them available in the Institutional Research Repository Generate statistics, reports, and other management information as required

Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required

About us

This role is based in the Library, Careers & Enterprise - a place to learn and share ideas, a virtual hub for research and discovery, a team of friendly faces delivering excellent customer service, and an innovative community of experts working together to enable teaching, learning, research, and enterprise at Salford.





At Salford, we are creating an inclusive culture for all staff and students. As part of a determined approach to build a diverse workforce and address under-representation of colleagues from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people we encourage applications from the widest talent pool; if you haven't considered a career in Higher Education before, we want to hear from you.

Benefits for you

Competitive salary

- and excellent pension scheme

An impressive 32 days leave

- plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working

- we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development

- we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community

- there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

The Perks!

- MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts *

Wellbeing support

- for your mental and physical health