File Format Expert

5 days ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Unlocking the Future of Digital Preservation

We are seeking a highly skilled File Format Expert to join our team in Abingdon/Remote, UK or Boston/Remote, US. As a key member of our Innovation Team, you will play a critical role in defining and continually improving best practices for file format identification, characterization, migration, and rendering strategies.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of digital preservation concepts, including file format analysis, preservation planning, and policy development. You will lead and extend our research in this field, analyzing complex file formats and collaborating with global experts to enrich our knowledge base.

In this exciting opportunity, you will work closely with our Chief Innovation Officer and other leaders in digital preservation theory and practice. You can expect a competitive salary (£60,000 - £80,000 per annum), performance-based bonus, benefits package, and share options.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead and extend our research in file format preservation.
  2. Analyze a wide range of file formats, including office suites, media, images, 3D, GIS, and specialist formats.
  3. Develop rule sets to recommend tools for preserving information long-term.
  4. Persuade the digital preservation community of the validity and usefulness of your recommendations.
  5. Present your work at online and in-person meetings and conferences globally.
  6. Guide our Product team to prioritize file format preservation features.
  7. Support Engineering in improving digital preservation tools and techniques.

Requirements and Previous Experience:

  1. Degree-level education in an engineering/software/system-related subject or equivalent.
  2. Excellent communication skills and ability to build a community of experts across organizations.
  3. Experience with software or script writing is desirable.


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