Research Librarian in the field of Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Tsadra Foundation

Announcement! We are hiring in January 2025!

Full-time, 3-year position (2025-2027), in Boulder, Colorado

Position Overview

We are seeking a junior researcher in the field of Tibetan Buddhist Studies to join our specialized Tibetan Buddhist research library team in Boulder, Colorado. This role focuses on cataloging and data curation, making it ideal for early career professionals with expertise in Tibetan Buddhist texts and translation. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Research Librarian will be tasked with enhancing our specialized Tibetan Buddhist library collection through:

• Updating and maintaining catalog information for Tibetan works, translations, and Buddhist studies scholarship
• Curating digital content and managing various file formats
• Working towards the creation of a Tibetan Buddhist studies dataset useful for training LLMs
• Collaborating with the library team, including the executive director, director of research, and library technicians
• Processing and organizing physical books and digital texts
• Managing datasets and spreadsheets
• Conducting OCR work on texts
• Performing book scanning as needed

Required Qualifications

• Detail Oriented 
• Proficiency in Tibetan and English languages
• Knowledge of Tibetan Buddhist texts and literature
• Familiarity with cataloging and data curation
• Familiarity with working on digital Tibetan texts
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• MA, MLS, or PhD in a relevant field, or commensurate experience (BA with extensive experience in the field), is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with translator needs and workflows
• Understanding of Tibetan literary genre classifications
• Experience with library cataloging and/or experience with wiki websites 
• Experience with web-based AI tools and/or translation tools 
• Knowledge of digital text management and OCR technologies

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 annually
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities within Tibetan studies and library sciences

Location

This position is based at our library in Boulder, Colorado, and requires in-person work. However, particularly qualified candidates may apply and explain how they could work remotely and this may be taken into consideration. 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications to Tsadra Foundation by emailing admin@tsadra.org. Please include a resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or references as PDFs. Please don’t send Word documents or other file types. If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Perman mperman@tsadra.org 

Tsadra Foundation is committed to advancing the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We encourage qualified candidates who share our mission to apply.