Research Technology Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department on a permanent basis as a Research Technology Specialist working in the Research Support Services Team. 

IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. 

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. 

About the Role

• As a Research Technology Specialist within Oxford’s Research Support Services Team, the post-holder will help provide a source of technical consultancy, support and expertise to researchers across the University. You will need to engage in dialogue with researchers with varying levels of technical knowledge in the application of IT to their research and the management of their research data.
• We are a small team that supports a number of services for the University’s research community (including Research File Service, Electronic Lab Notebooks, DigiSafe), and makes a significant contribution to supporting research data management across all disciplinary areas. The team is also actively contributing to several digital transformation initiatives within the research programme.
• The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to supporting these services while also reviewing the processes involved in research data collection, management, and archiving within their specific research area. This will help inform updates to the team's knowledge and improve future support. 

About You

• To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will ideally have substantial practical research experience and enjoy using this experience in new areas for problem solving.
• You will have great communication skills (written and verbal) and be confident in the ability to communicate with the team, researchers, and academic staff.
• You will also have a positive attitude and be keen to use your research experience to help improve research data management and infrastructure in the University.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is Friday 25 April at 12:00 noon 

Interviews will be taking place on the week commencing 5 May and take place in person in central Oxford. 

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