At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and digitise natural history specimens while capturing high-quality images and metadata.
- Company: Join the prestigious University of Oxford's Museum of Natural History.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a renowned institution with a supportive team.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by preserving and sharing natural history for future generations.
- Qualifications: Experience in digitisation and a passion for natural history is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The University of Oxford's Oxford University Museum of Natural History is seeking a Digitisation Technician on a full-time, fixed-term 18-month post. You will help prepare and safely handle natural history specimens for digitisation, capture high-quality images and metadata, and ensure digitised records meet institutional and sector standards before publication on national and international platforms. You will supervise Digitisers, maintain efficient workflows, monitor quality, troubleshoot.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Digitisation Specialist (Museum Collections) in Oxford
Specimen Handling
Image Capture
Metadata Management
Quality Assurance
Workflow Management
Supervisory Skills
Troubleshooting
