Digital Archives Specialist

5 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Vacancy for Research and Development Support

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to support the archives strand of a large, multi-disciplinary research project at the University of Glasgow.

The postholder will engage in research and development activities, including investigating future models for managing, sharing, and using community-generated content. They will also contribute to testing and implementation of project outputs and deliverables, working closely with stakeholders across the UK.

Key Accountabilities:
  1. Investigate and document information lifecycle of community-generated digital content.
  2. Research and develop new approaches for managing and sharing community-generated content.
  3. Liaise with existing and prospective community archive partners to advance the project's objectives.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $52,500, based on the location and industry standards.



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