The University of Salford
Open Research Assistant
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Job Info
- Job Identification: 925
- Posting Date: 07/24/2026, 07:00 AM
- Apply Before: 07/30/2026, 10:55 PM
- Job Schedule: Part time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Duration of FTC: 0.8 FTE
- Salary: From £28,031 to £29,588
- DBS required: No
- Driving Required: No
- Organization: The Library, University of Salford
If you have excellent administration and communication skills, good attention to detail, and can deliver effective customer service, then the role of Open Research Assistant could be for you.
About The Role
As the Open Research Assistant, you will work in a specialised team in The Library responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of our Open Research Support service. 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.
Please note: this position is not an academic or postdoc Research Assistant role.
Working hours
This position is part-time: 29 hours per week (0.8FTE). Ideally these hours will be worked over 5 days, but we are open to discussing what works best for the service and for you.
Key Responsibilities
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- Create, review and update records in Salford’s Institutional 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 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 & Skills department – a place to learn, a 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 graduate outcomes at Salford.
At Salford, we are creating an inclusive culture for all staff and students. We are addressing the 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 (pro rata) - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave (pro rata) - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas!
- 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
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About Us
Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.
All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.
At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.
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