Senior Researcher (Towards a National Collection)
Senior Researcher (Towards a National Collection)
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Job Description
Starting salary:48448 pro rata per year
Contract type:Fixed term appointment or secondment until 30 June 2027
Grade:5
Location:Contractual base will be Longmore House Edinburgh however post will be predominantly home-based with regular meetings in Edinburgh and London
Working Hours:Part time 28 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 midnight
Interviews:To be held over MS Teams in week commencing 18 August 2025
You will manage undertake commission disseminate and report on research and technical development for the National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage (N-RICH) Prototype part of the UK-wide programme Towards a National Collection funded by UK Research and Innovation through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
- Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
- Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
- Support for further education and personal development
- Study leave for work related courses
- Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
- Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
- Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties
Key Responsibilities of this role
Lead the process of writing procurement specifications for each of the N-RICH Prototype work packages
Contribute to the evaluation of tender bids for each of the N-RICH Prototype work packages
Analyse the outcomes of the N-RICH Prototype work packages and identify research gaps
Undertake high quality original research to fill identified gaps
Work with N-RICH Prototype partner institutions both individually and in structured workshops to secure test data and to record best practice
Lead on the liaison with other AHRC infrastructures and related international exemplars to identify areas of synergy and potential partnership
Synthesise both relevant current research and the technical developments within the N-RICH Prototype work packages at regular intervals and provide updates to the Programme Director
Liaise with AHRC to ensure compliance with HM Treasury Green Book business case requirements
Play a key role in working with the Programme Director on the final project report and recommendations
Contribute to the population and management of the project risk log stakeholder engagement and the communication of the programme
Key requirements of the role:
In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1200 words) using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience.Please read ourCV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Essential:
Significant knowledge of technological and organisational challenges around computational research in cultural heritage as well as an understanding of how those challenges can be overcome to ensure access interoperability security and sustainability of online collections
Significant experience of undertaking and disseminating analytical research in the digital humanities field
Experience of working within or in partnership with the culture and/or heritage sectors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make complex information understood by non-specialists
A relevant Honours degree at SCQF level 10 or equivalent experience
Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in our full job description.
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
