Vacancy at The National Archives: Digital Preservation Analyst Developer

Digital Preservation Analyst Developer
Position Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 (starting salary)
Closing Date: 25/01/2013
Location: Kew, London

The National Archives is seeking to recruit an analyst developer to lead work on the PRONOM / DROID toolkit for use inside the UK Government's Digital Recaords Infrastructure and elsewhere around the world. The focus of work on PRONOM will be to deliver a new version based on the open linked data paradigm to enhance our ability to collaborate with other archives internationally. The focus of the DROID work will be to enhance the ability to identify text based file formats; other work to develop small “plug –in tools” for the DRI to validate and extract properties from a variety of file formats and developing an overall roadmap for the toolkit will make up the bulk of the remaining work. The role will also provide day-to-day detailed technical advice to the rest of the Digital Preservation team as required.

To be successful in this role you will need to draw on your experience in computer science analysis and development to deliver practical, pragmatic enhancements to these tools and systems that focus the processes of file format identification, validation, and property extraction; you will need to direct the work of others to do the same.

For more details of this post including how to apply see: http://ig24.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_nationalarchives01.asp?s=PyAxDIfSqHTyVvHqn&jobid=64413,9852215965

Vacancy at Digital Curation Centre: Curation Tools and Services Developer

Curation Tools and Services Developer
Position Type: Fixed Term, Full time
Salary: £30,122 - £35,938
Closing Date: 12/12/2012
Location: Edinburgh

The Digital Curation Centre (DCC) provides advice, expertise and services to researchers and institutions across the UK in digital curation, and specifically in the management of research data. It liaises with national and international bodies and peer organisations to ensure the development of consistent practice and effective international infrastructure to support the sharing and management of research outputs.

DCC requires a self-motivated developer with a broad range of technical expertise and design flair to maintain and enhance the DCC's tools, resources and applications, including the DCC website. This post is fixed term to 31 July 2013 in the first instance. Further funding is anticipated for the strategically important work of the DCC, in which case the contract is likely to be extended. Secondment will be considered.
 
This post is based at Appleton Tower in the central area of the University of Edinburgh and forms part of an integrated UK team, with activities undertaken in concert with staff from the DCC's other two partner sites. Engaged to pursue certain specific objectives you will also be expected to contribute towards the broader delivery of digital curation services and resources to our collaborators and stakeholders in the UK Higher and Further Education communities.

https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form

Vacancy at Digital Preservation Coalition: Senior Information Officer

Senior Information Officer
Position type: 12 months, 50%
Salary: £31,948 to £39,257 (pro rata)
Closing date:28th November (1200)
Location: Glasgow or York

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) seeks to recruit an experienced and capable Senior Information Officer to work closely with the Executive Director of the Coalition on a part time (50%) basis. Recruitment will be to either of the DPC offices in Glasgow or York. The post is available immediately for 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile and wide-ranging role. The candidate will be expected to design and deliver a range of communications and information-provision tasks in support of the DPC strategic plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record and experience in communications, media or PR but with sufficient knowledge and experience of digital preservation and related topics to be credible.

The post is advertised as a Senior Information Officer, Grade 7, points 32-39 (£31,948 to £39,257 per annum, pro rata). The post will be located in the DPC office in University of Glasgow to work alongside the Executive Director who will manage the post or to the DPC office in the Science Park at the University of York where the DPC Business Manager is based. The post is part time (50%). The DPC welcomes proposals from its members about secondments of existing staff.

For more details see the full person specification.

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant at HATII, University of Glasgow

Teaching Assistant
Position type: 6 months, Full Time
Salary: £26,004 to £29,249 (pro rata)
Closing date:9th December
Location: Glasgow

The University of Glasgow seeks to employ a Teaching Assistant to undertake high-quality teaching in Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute (HATII) / Information Studies and undertake administration as requested by the Head of Subject. The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:

• To contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within subject area in accordance with established HATII Subject programme.
• To supervise individual student projects and dissertations and assist with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.
• To contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning.
• To engage in professional development as appropriate.
• To participate fully in the assessment process (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students that supports their learning.
• To undertake subject/faculty level administration, e.g. advising, as requested and supported by the Head of Subject/School.
• Identify student needs and problems within areas taught and contribute to the School/Subject's strategy for enhancing the quality of teaching provision
• To help develop new teaching approaches and contribute to curriculum development in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by Head of School/Subject

For more details see: ttp://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp?s=LktVsYDaNlCOtQqCli&jobid=59703,3936799877&key=90688408&c=870287685834&pagestamp=sepkfqrnijrelwjpxg