Library and Archives Specialist (OSI-SIS-ALLD)

Geneva - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction:

You will engage in the cataloguing curation and quality control of CERNs scientific outputs across repositories ensuring compliance with metadata standards. You will also support researchers contribute to repository evolution and innovation projects and deliver high-quality library and information services.

Functions:

Catalogue curate and ensure the quality completeness and compliance of CERNs scientific outputs across the CERN Document Server INSPIRE and the CERN Library Catalogue.
Support researchers with submissions to the institutional repository collaborate with IT on repository developments and migration.
Oversee issue tracking and workflow efficiency related to repository and library services.
Contribute to innovation and service improvement projects (e.g. AI-assisted curation) and develop documentation procedures and performance indicators.
Train and supervise apprentices interns and colleagues and collaborate with external partners on cataloguing and library practices.
Contribute to user services physical collection management communication outreach activities and other operational needs of the Archives & Library.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Information Science or a related field.

Experience:

Demonstrated professional experience working with information management systems and institutional repositories.
Proven hands-on experience applying cataloguing standards and metadata formats.
Documented experience managing and curating scientific documents within international academic or research organiSations.
Experience with large-scale migrations of records to new repositories and metadata schemas is beneficial.

Technical competencies:

Library and documentation management.
Customer service.
Configuration and use of information management systems.
Digitising collections.
Archiving and records management.

Behavioural competencies:

Achieving Results: delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
Learning and Sharing Knowledge: proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures processes and methodologies.
Demonstrating Flexibility: readily accepting new tasks or work/projects.
Working in Teams: seeking to help other team members when own work is done; supporting others.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English with a commitment to learn French.

Additional Information :

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should normally reach us no later than 09.04.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: OSI-SIS-ALLD

Field of work: Support Services (Finance HR Legal Procurement)

Benchmark Job Title: Scientific Information Support Officer

Global Benefits

A competitive salary (tax free) increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERNs comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant removal travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Every day we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

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Introduction:You will engage in the cataloguing curation and quality control of CERNs scientific outputs across repositories ensuring compliance with metadata standards. You will also support researchers contribute to repository evolution and innovation projects and deliver high-quality library and ...