RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist

The National Gallery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery invites applications for the RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist in the Scientific department. You will help create innovative digital resources enabling multidisciplinary research on paintings and drive enrichment of the Reynolds Digital Research Resource and similar heritage data platforms.

As Project Specialist, you will collaborate with experts across institutions to gather, organise and enrich data, contribute to digital platform design, run workshops, and

Responsibilities

• Drive enrichment of the Reynolds Digital Research Resource and similar heritage data resources beyond the current RICheS project.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to grow these resources and improve access to data for future research.
• Support the Scientific department's data management and documentation practices to strengthen resource development.
• Collaborate with experts across institutions to gather, organise, prepare and enrich data and contribute to digital platform design.
• Engage with future users through workshops and outreach, documenting workflows and best practices for future initiatives.

Job description

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. If you are an internal candidate, please use your Gallery email address to apply.