At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a project focused on digital preservation and reducing environmental impact in sound heritage.
- Company: Loughborough University, a leader in education and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive pay, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in preserving cultural heritage while promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: Passion for research and experience in digital preservation or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
The position is part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed term for a period of 9 months.
This role forms part of Sounds of the Midlands, an ambitious project led by the University of Leicester and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Sounds of the Midlands is focused on the digital preservation of around 10,000 sound recordings, representing more than 10TB of audio heritage material. The project explores how valuable cultural collections can be preserved, processed, and made accessible in ways that also reduce environmental impact.
Working with academic and sector partners, the postholder will help develop practical approaches to lower-carbon digitisation and digital preservation, including a Digital Decarbonisation Playbook for use across the heritage sector. You will be required to support the delivery of an applied research and innovation project focused on reducing the environmental impact of digital preservation in sound heritage. The postholder will help assess current workflows, identify practical improvement opportunities, and translate findings into clear guidance, tools, and engagement activities for use by project partners and the wider heritage sector.
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you would like to request please contact Professor Tom Jackson.
Our Benefits include:
- Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Research Associate in Digital Decarbonisation in Sound Heritage, Loughborough in Sutton Bonington employer: Loughborough University
Loughborough University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact on students' lives across the UK. Located in a dynamic academic environment, the university fosters a supportive atmosphere where your passion for higher education can truly thrive.
