The NYU Health Sciences Library is seeking applicants for the position of Population Health Librarian. More information below, or visit the job posting at https://hsl.med.nyu.edu/content/population-health-librarian
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Population Health Librarian
The NYU Health Sciences Library welcomes applications from collaborative, energetic, and creative candidates for the position of Population Health Librarian, a faculty appointment in the NYU School of Medicine.
NYU Langone Medical Center, a world-class, patient-centered, integrated, academic medical center, is one of the nation's premier centers for excellence in clinical care, biomedical research, and medical education. The NYU Health Sciences Library supports the mission and vision of the NYU Langone Medical Center and related health sciences communities through innovative services and a top-tier collection.
Responsibilities
Liaison / Informationist Support
• Providing dedicated information discovery and management support, including:
o Liaison to the Department of Population Health and other user groups as appropriate.
o Consulting on and supporting systematic reviews.
o Instructing new faculty and staff in skills such as effective literature
searching and reference management.
o Additional varied and complex research and data management
endeavors.
Providing expert-level information discovery and management support
through the Library’s online user support systems.
Developing and curating subject- and discipline-specific research guides and
other instructional technologies as appropriate.
General
Serving on Library teams, committees and/or task forces as appropriate.
Serving on Medical Center or University Library committees and/or task
forces as appropriate.
Conducting and presenting appropriate library- and informatics-related
research.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in library/information science or related fields.
3+ years experience as a health sciences librarian.
Experience supporting researchers working on systematic reviews.
As liaison to the Department of Population Health, the successful candidate will support the NYU Langone Medical Center’s critical research in improving health through reducing inequities and disparities primarily caused by the social determinants of health. Beyond research, the Medical Center educates future leaders in healthcare delivery, health policy, and public health.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and instruction skills.
Enthusiasm for working closely with varied users in a dynamic academic
medical center environment.
Adept at working in a highly collaborative team environment.
Flexible, intellectually curious, and able to take risks.
Commitment to professional development and contributing to
library/information science.
Desired Qualifications
Undergraduate science or health science degree.
Graduate degree in Public Health or similar health research field.
Compensation and Benefits
The NYU School of Medicine offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, retirement benefits, time off, tuition benefits, wellness programs, and more. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. The Health Sciences Library provides mentoring and support for research, scholarship and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Interested candidates from outside the New York City area are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a resume and letter of application to [log in to unmask] Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The New York University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, disability, national origin, veteran, marital or parental status, citizenship, age, or sexual orientation.