Postdoctoral Scholar - Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty

About the role

The University of Washington Information School (iSchool) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position with the Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty (DSISS) initiative. The DSISS team supports responsible stewardship of Indigenous research data in libraries and repositories.

Responsibilities

• Develop a collaborative curation approach that centers Indigenous research methods and data sovereignty.
• Create a repository testbed grounded in the values and priorities of scholars of Indigenous culture and language and Indigenous communities.
• Contribute to a new line of inquiry exploring how CARE can be applied to enhance stewardship of established Indigenous digital collections in libraries and archives.

Requirements

• A PhD in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, or a related field.
• Experience with Indigenous research methodologies and data governance.
• Strong research skills and ability to collaborate effectively with Indigenous scholars and data repository professionals.
• Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Research experience relevant to Indigenous data governance and digital collections.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in data management and repository systems.
• Experience with Indigenous research methodologies and data governance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous scholars and data repository professionals.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate Indigenous community engagement.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful research impacting Indigenous communities.
• Collaborative environment with a supportive team of information science researchers, Indigenous scholars, and data repository professionals.

Pay

• $60,000 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month appointment with the possibility for renewal.
• Anticipated start date: September 15, 2025.

Contact

The position is affiliated with the Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) at the UW Information School. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/167945.