Diamond Hub Initiates Selection Process for Community Manager
Diamond Hub is hosted by the OPERAS Research Infrastructure, which is integrated by UC
The CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) has opened a position for a Community Manager for the Diamond Hub in Europe— a European initiative aimed at coordinating and strengthening Diamond open access publishing. The position, based in Paris, is set to begin on 2 September 2024, with applications due by 30 August 2024.
The selected professional will be responsible for coordinating and managing the community of actors involved in Diamond open access publishing in Europe. Key activities include communication with Diamond open access publishers, service providers, and communities, as well as representing the Diamond Capacity Hub (DCH) at public events and private meetings. The manager will also edit and manage content on the DCH website, moderate exchanges on the forum, and update the Register of Diamond open access service providers in Europe.
Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent, ideally in publishing, documentation, or information and communication sciences. Knowledge of scientific publishing practices and processes, issues related to open science, and Diamond open access is essential. Additionally, a minimum C1 level in written and spoken English is required, with proficiency in an additional European language being a plus.
The Diamond Hub, which will be officially launched in September 2024, is an initiative supported by the European DIAMAS and CRAFT-OA projects and is hosted by the European research infrastructure OPERAS—integrated by the University of Coimbra, which is a member of its Executive Assembly and leads its Special Interest Group in Multilingualism. The community manager will be assigned to the Open Research Data Directorate (DDOR) of CNRS, within the "Animation, Training, and Network" unit, under the responsibility of the head of international cooperation.
In addition to a gross monthly salary between €2,569 and €2,853, depending on experience, the position offers benefits such as telework, 44 days of annual leave, transportation coverage, and support for parenthood. For more information about the position and to apply, visit the CNRS website: https://www.science-ouverte.cnrs.fr/ddor-cnrs-direction-des-donnees-ouvertes-de-la-recherche/.
The University of Coimbra and the OPERAS infrastructure encourage qualified candidates to apply and contribute to the advancement of open science in Europe.