Job Description

Grade UE07: 41,064 - 48,822 per annum

ISG / Digital Curation Centre

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 12 months

Research Data Specialist

The Digital Curation Centre is looking for a Research Data Specialist to join our team. You will work on a range of projects in our portfolio, conducting investigative studies, and developing a range of guidance resources, tools and training on Research Data Management, Open Science, FAIR data, and digital curation. Work will be delivered in collaboration with project partners across Europe and offers an excellent opportunity to develop international networks.


This post is advertised as a fixed-term full-time (35 hours per week) role for 12 months. We are open to considering proposals for secondment.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking to apply and develop your knowledge in effective data reuse and open research practice?


The DCC is looking for a Research Data Specialist to help us deliver our growing and mixed programme of international projects, consultancy, and training in these areas.


You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse, welcoming, and knowledgeable team on work with a global reach.


You will bring knowledge of data reuse that may have been gained as a researcher or by supporting researchers, working in organisations that generate or reuse data or both. You'll also bring enthusiasm for sharing that knowledge with others, developing it as part of a team and using it to help others make the most of the data that research produces around the world.


The post offers an excellent opportunity to work with a renowned centre of expertise in Digital Curation, Research Data Management and Open Research, and develop international networks through the DCC's collaborations with top-tier research institutions worldwide.

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary of 41,064 to 48,822 per annum (Grade UE07) You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse, welcoming, and knowledgeable team on work with a global reach Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days) Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , support for staff wellbeing and more
Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role.

What the job involves:

Deliver guidance resources, tools, training, and other project outputs related to RDM, Open Science, FAIR data, and digital curation, as defined in the workplans of externally funded projects. Coordinate with colleagues in the DCC and external partners for contributions to tasks, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs. Support the DCC Projects Coordinator, Directors and Strategy and Operations Specialist to provide project reporting by contributing information on the tasks and work packages delivered. Disseminate the project outputs and support overall communications and stakeholder engagement by contributing to newsletters, blogs, publications, videos, website updates and general social media. Contribute to the delivery of tasks in the wider DCC portfolio of activities, as required. This may include consultancy, training, online tool support and general stakeholder engagement.



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A bit about you:

Essential

Proven understanding of the RDM, Open Science, FAIR and/or digital curation communities Experience of working to clear project plans and delivering outputs as required Practical knowledge and insights on writing guidance resources for different audiences Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and balancing their interests Strong communication and presentation skills

Desirable

A further degree in a relevant research discipline or practical experience in data curation. Experience gained performing or supporting research in a focused disciplinary area (e.g. biomedical research, engineering, humanities etc.)

Application procedure:

We welcome informal enquiries about the role - to find out more, please email

Kevin Ashley, DCC Director

at kevin.ashley@ed.ac.uk


To apply, upload a CV and cover letter. The cover letter is essential and should describe why your skills and experience match our requirements.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

22 September 2025.

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Interviews will be held

in-person

during

w/c 29 September 2025.