The University of Washington Information School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position with the Data Services for Indigenous Scholarship and Sovereignty (DSISS) initiative. DSISS is supporting responsible stewardship of Indigenous research data in libraries and repositories. The DSISS team of information science researchers, Indigenous scholars, and data repository professionals works collaboratively to develop guidance for application of the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance in research data services (RDS).

Launched in 2021 with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, DSISS is starting a new phase of translational work to advance practical and technical solutions for integrating CARE into professional practice and infrastructure, with a focus on enriched metadata and documentation, controls for sensitive data, and building trust between institutions and Indigenous communities. The post doctoral scholar will join the team in developing a collaborative curation approach that centers Indigenous research methods and data sovereignty and a repository testbed grounded in the values and priorities of scholars of Indigenous culture and language and Indigenous communities. They will also 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.

The position is a 12-month appointment, with the possibility for renewal, and an anticipated start date of September 15, 2025. The post doctoral scholar will be affiliated with the Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) at the UW Information School. We seek applicants who bring a research agenda aligned with DSISS and are interested in pursuing their own line of research in tandem with collaborative DSISS research and engagement.

Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Please apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/167945