Subject Matter Expert – Data Curation (CSD)

About the role

As a Subject Matter Expert in Data Curation you will provide deep technical expertise to resolve complex content‑related requests for Scopus, ensuring records are accurate, complete and discoverable. You will act as the second‑level escalation point, using OpsBankII, the Bulk Correction Portal and BACCS to correct metadata, citation links and handle retractions while meeting SLA commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated content‑related requests, including missing content, data corrections and non‑Scopus queries.
• Coordinate with content suppliers to obtain missing articles or issues and ensure delivery through OBII.
• Create and manage article‑level and bulk metadata correction orders in OpsBankII or via bulk scripts.
• Execute bulk metadata corrections using the Bulk Correction Portal and resolve script errors.
• Perform citation‑link corrections using BACCS, including force linking, unlinking and status checks.
• Maintain source‑level updates and resolve bridge issues between VTW, OBII and Scopus records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information science, publishing, data management or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in content/data operations, scholarly publishing or metadata curation.
• Strong knowledge of Scopus or similar bibliographic database structures.
• Ability to manage retraction handling and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with OpsBankII/OBII.
• Proficiency with the Bulk Correction Portal.
• Experience using BACCS citation‑linking tool.
• Expertise in metadata‑correction and citation‑correction workflows.
• Familiarity with Scopus database architecture.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health insurance for employee, family and parents.
• Group life and accident insurance.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements.
• Subsidized meals in Chennai and free transport pick‑up/drop‑off.
• Paid time off including casual, sick, privilege and special leaves.