Become part of an expanding team of developers and informaticians
working at the cutting edge of information and biodiversity research.
The Natural History Museum London is recruiting an e-Taxonomy support
specialist (14 month, part time, £16,403 per annum, pro rata equivalent
to £27,339) as part of a major effort to help researchers share and
manage biodiversity data on the Web.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
- Run the Scratchpad helpdesk, respond to user queries
- Develop training courses and assist in their delivery
- Maintain the on-line, context-sensitive help system
- Develop a personal Scratchpad on a taxonomic topic
The successful applicant will manage the help system for
Scratchpads,
be the primary point of contact for user enquiries, assist in the
development of user support functions and engage in outreach and
promotional activities. As part of this work we encourage the
successful applicant to develop a Scratchpad for their own project
research using taxonomic content they have acquired through research
activities. This post would ideally suit a taxonomist with practical
experience managing taxonomic data and an interest in eTaxonomy. This is
a part time post equivalent to 3 days per week.
For job specific enquiries contact
vince@vsmith.info. For a full job description and to apply online please visit the Natural History Museum website.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs
Absolutely, Positively, Strictly - NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. Closing date: 9th July 2012
