RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist

National Gallery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery in London is seeking a RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist within the Scientific department to help create innovative digital resources that transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings. You will drive the enrichment of the Reynolds Digital Research Resource and support data management, documentation practices, and user engagement across institutions.

This fixed-term contract runs until March 2031 and offers opportunities to work with conservation and

Job description

RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist

Join the National Gallery as RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist within the Scientific department to help to create innovative digital resources that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings.

You will drive the continued enrichment of the Reynolds Digital Research Resource and the development of similar resources built around other artists or other collections of heritage science data, beyond the current RICheS-funded project. Engaging with colleagues and partners, you will help these resources thrive and grow, improving access to a wealth of data for future research. You will also support the Scientific department's broader data management and documentation practices, strengthening the foundations for future resource development.

As Project Specialist, you will collaborate with experts across institutions to gather, organise, prepare and enrich data, contributing also to digital platform design and configuration. You will engage with future users through workshops and outreach, ensuring the resource meets diverse professional needs while documenting workflows and best practices for future initiatives.

Please note: This role does not involve practical conservation or technical examination of paintings, but does offer individuals with a background in conservation or heritage science a valuable opportunity to gain experience in data organisation, digital resource management and user engagement.

For the full job description, please see the job pack on our website. This is a fixed-term contract with an anticipated end date of March 2031.

Please note that the Gallery reserves the right to close job adverts early based on volume of applications.

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