[Rdap] Fwd: [CODE4LIB] Job: Scientific Data Coordinator at British Antarctic Survey

[Joe Hourcle]

This job posting seemed more appropriate for this list,
rather than one that's mostly programmers.

-Joe


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> From: jobs at CODE4LIB.ORG
> Date: August 15, 2014 4:25:51 PM EDT
> To: CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Scientific Data Coordinator at British Antarctic Survey
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> 
> Scientific Data Coordinator
> British Antarctic Survey
> Cambridge
> 
> The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research
> Council (NERC), aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific
> research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional
> presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.
> 
> 
> You will be based in the Polar Data Centre (PDC) working as part of a team of
> data managers who are responsible for the management of data collected by UK
> funded scientists in the polar regions. Your main responsibility will be to
> ensure that polar data arising from NERC grant funded projects are effectively
> managed for the long-term.
> 
> 
> First and foremost you will have experience and understanding of the data
> management lifecycle and will be committed to the concept of open data.
> Previous evidence of managing scientific data would be highly desirable as
> would a post-graduate qualification in a science or information related
> discipline. You will understand project management principles and will
> preferably have used a defined methodology.
> 
> 
> You must be an excellent communicator, able to speak with senior researchers
> just as easily as you can with technical developers. You have to able to
> advise, persuade and cajole in equal measure with the ultimate aim of allowing
> the data to be discovered, accessed and reused by all.
> 
> 
> It is essential that you possess sufficient technical skills to understand the
> kind of systems needed to underpin the data management lifecycle. More
> extensive technical skills would be highly desirable allowing you develop
> existing workflows and implement new ones.
> 
> 
> You will not work alone and will be supported by colleagues in the PDC and by
> the wider BAS Information Services group which includes the Archives Service,
> the BAS library and the web team. The ability to work in a team environment is
> thus an essential requirement.
> 
> 
> Qualifications: Degree or higher in a scientific or data/information
> discipline.
> 
> 
> Duration: 3 Year Fixed Term Apppointment
> 
> 
> Salary: We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary
> pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual
> leave.
> 
> 
> 
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