Research Data Specialist Position

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Data Specialist to join our team at the Digital Curation Centre. As a key member of our team, you will work on various projects, including delivering training, consultancy, and EC-funded research projects.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to apply and develop your knowledge in effective data reuse and open research practice. You will bring your expertise in data reuse, gained as a researcher or by supporting researchers, to help us deliver our growing programme of international projects, consultancy, and training.

As a Research Data Specialist, you will work closely with top-tier research institutions worldwide, developing international networks and contributing to the development of digital curation, research data management, and open research.



  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesTo provide specialist technical training to a range of stakeholders.To contribute to the DPC's portfolio of research projects and consultancy.To develop international networks through collaborations with top-tier research institutions worldwide.The estimated salary for this position is £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom UK Energy Research Centre Full time

    Energy Research SpecialistThe UK Energy Research Centre is seeking a highly skilled researcher to join their team as an Energy Research Specialist. This fully funded 3-year PhD studentship offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity in whole systems energy research.This role requires a strong...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Research Data Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting researchers in effective data reuse and open research practice. You will bring knowledge of data reuse gained as a researcher or by supporting researchers, working in organisations that generate or reuse data or both.You will also develop international networks through the...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Preservation ExpertAt the Research Data Service, we are seeking a skilled professional to support the delivery of archiving solutions to University staff and students. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher to apply their research skills in a service role.The Role:We require someone with experience in a research...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Data Specialist to join our team at the Digital Curation Centre. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering research data management training and consultancy services, contributing to international projects and collaborations, engaging with stakeholders from...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom European Tech Recruit Full time

    We are looking for a talented Data Management Research Specialist to join our team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work on projects related to data management and processing systems, including empirical science, system design, and implementation.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, with experience in database...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    The University of Edinburgh seeks a highly skilled Data Analysis Specialist to join our team. As a Data Analysis Specialist, you will conduct quantitative research and data analyses on an ERC-funded three-generational longitudinal study in South Africa investigating intergenerational violence transmission, associated risk factors and outcomes.This is a fixed...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    This role is part of our initiative to enhance research data management and archiving services for University staff and students. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of effective archiving solutions and provide expert guidance on research data management practices.Main Responsibilities:Assist in delivering archiving solutions to meet...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Computing Research Association Full time

    The Computing Research Association seeks an exceptional researcher to join its esteemed faculty in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. As a key member of the database group, you will contribute to world-class research in databases and artificial intelligence.Key responsibilities:Conduct innovative research in databases and AI, exploring...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Smart Data Foundry Full time

    About Smart Data FoundryAt Smart Data Foundry, our mission is to empower financial innovation by unlocking the full potential of data.We achieve this by providing research-ready real financial data, enabling the research ecosystem to flourish.Data-Driven InsightsOur team creates actionable insights based on real financial data, identifying areas for policy...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    About the CompanyThe Digital Curation Centre is a renowned centre of expertise in Digital Preservation Coalition, Digital Curation, Research Data Management, and Open Research. We offer an exciting opportunity for a Research Data Specialist to work with our team and contribute to the development of our growing programme of international projects,...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Little Gym of Seattle at Maple Leaf Full time

    Research and Development Opportunity at The Little Gym of Seattle at Maple Leaf:Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst Researcher to join our team at Heriot-Watt University. As a key member of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS), you will be working on a 12-month fixed-term project focused on techno-economic analysis of...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Research Data SupportWe are seeking a skilled professional to deliver data archiving solutions to university staff and students.The Opportunity:Our team is looking for a Research Data Support Assistant to work with us in providing support for research data management, moderating submissions to the two University research data archives: Edinburgh...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Open Research Practitioner VacancyWe are seeking a highly motivated professional to help deliver open research solutions to university staff and students.The Job:As a Research Data Support Assistant, you will be working with our Research Data Support team in Library Research Support to provide support for research data management, moderating submissions to...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    About Our TeamAt the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Design Informatics, we push the boundaries of information technology and design.Job DescriptionThis role requires methodical storage and backup of data, development of data dashboard prototypes, and strategic planning for software components to ensure sustainability and accessibility.RequirementsA...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Society of Research Software Engineering Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Software Engineer and two Research Software Engineers to join our team at the Society of Research Software Engineering. The successful candidates will have experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based data analysis services.The team works on science platforms for multi-PB sky survey...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Data Specialist to lead our Research Data Management Training programme. The post-holder will contribute to the development and delivery of our skills development and training portfolio, spanning over 16 years.


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Company OverviewThe Digital Preservation Coalition is a renowned centre of expertise in Digital Curation, Research Data Management, and Open Research. Our organisation offers an excellent opportunity to work with top-tier research institutions worldwide.


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Society of Research Software Engineering Full time

    Society of Research Software Engineering seeks a skilled Senior Research Software Engineer and two Research Software Engineers with experience in developing cloud-based data analysis services. The role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of science platforms for multi-PB sky survey datasets.The Senior RSE position requires expertise in...


  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Little Gym of Seattle at Maple Leaf Full time

    Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst Researcher to join our team at The Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) in Edinburgh, Scotland. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to our mission of decarbonization and achieving net-zero targets.About the Role:The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or be about to obtain...