Curatorial & Policy Research Officer - Algorithmic Archive Project

**About the role**



The Bodleian Libraries has ambitions to significantly increase its commitment
to archiving web-based content, including social media data, algorithms, and
other important resources which impact how these materials are generated and
experienced. As part of this strategic development, we will soon begin the
Research & Scoping Phase of the Algorithmic Archive project, which will
research and propose a roadmap for the Libraries’ services in this area. This
role is one of two complementary Research Officer roles being recruited to
undertake the investigation work required by the project. will work together
closely, and as part of the wider Bodleian team.





This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week for 12
months. Working from home will be possible, though some elements of the
project’s work may require you to be on Libraries’ premises or elsewhere. The
expected start date for this position is 1 August 2024.





This position is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring
Service check.





**About You**



You will be knowledge about social media platforms and able to communicate a
passion for documenting contemporary life as reflected in social media and
algorithmic data. In addition, you will be capable of designing, delivering,
and documenting the project’s investigations; and of using the project’s
research findings to support the practical aims of the project to develop a
roadmap for Bodleian services which reflects user and business requirements.
You will have strong communication and organization skills; the ability to
work independently and in a team; and the potential to contribute to
professional networks to support the development of sustainable community
standards and approaches.





You will have excellent IT literacy (including an aptitude for learning new
technologies and standards), and be able to demonstrate some expertise in
techniques, tools and standards applicable to social media data. You will also
have knowledge of the legal and ethical context relevant to archiving and
research use of social media data. Ideally, you will have some experience of
curatorial or collections work.





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days of annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





More information is available at **https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits**





**Diversity**



Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.





**How to apply**



You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of
your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one. CVs and supporting statements submitted on
their own will not be considered.





We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Susan Thomas, Head of Archives and Modern
Manuscripts, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(susan.thomas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).





Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 21 June 2024
can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week
commencing Monday 15 July 2024.