This new opportunity, details of which can be found at http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3008676, may be of
interest to list members.
In summary, the post-holder will provide support and
outreach to the growing eScience community on aspects of digital data curation.
The post is based at the Digital Curation Centre's
headquarters at the University of Edinburgh, but with responsibility for a
programme of work led by the Centre's Community Development Team, which is based
at UKOLN (University of Bath). The initial contract for this post is for six
months.
Candidates should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving
capabilities, as well as good communications skills, and have a broad knowledge
of systems and practices. An understanding of the features and
characteristics of eScience is essential. Proficiency in the techniques
for digital curation and preservation is desirable, as is experience in
managing primary research data.
Salary: £27,466 - £32,796 per annum
Closing
date: 7 March 2008
Vacancy
Reference: 3008676
Graham Pryor
Associate Director, Edinburgh & eScience Liaison
Digital Curation Centre
Edinburgh EH8 9LE
+44 (0)131 650 9985