At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and develop databases for world-class natural science collections.
- Company: Join the National Museum Cardiff, a leader in natural sciences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35-hour work week, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a £155 million project with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a global impact by digitising and connecting vital biodiversity data.
- Qualifications: Experience in data management and digital development is a plus.
Help bring Wales's world-class natural science collections to a global audience. As Data Manager & Digital Developer at Amgueddfa Cymru, you will manage and develop the collection databases and data infrastructure that underpin our natural sciences digitisation programme, ensuring specimen data reaches national and international biodiversity platforms, including GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) and the National Biodiversity Network.
Working across collections, ICT and digital teams, this is a technically varied role at the intersection of collections management, data infrastructure and open science.
This role is part of the DiSSCo-UK project, funded by UKRI. DiSSCo UK (Distributed System of Scientific Collections) is a £155 million, 10-year national programme to digitise and connect the UK's natural science collections, delivered by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in partnership with the Natural History Museum and more than 100 partners across the UK. This post is associated with the first phase of the project at Amgueddfa Cymru, the Lead Hub of the DiSSCo UK | West consortium, covering Wales, South West England and Northern Ireland.
Data Manager & Digital Developer in Cardiff employer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES
Amgueddfa Cymru is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the digitisation of world-class natural science collections in a collaborative and innovative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will be part of a dynamic team that values open science and cross-disciplinary collaboration, all while enjoying the vibrant culture of Cardiff. The role not only provides competitive remuneration but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on biodiversity awareness at both national and international levels.
