Project Assistant (Finding Nemo Project)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 3 January 2025 at 12:00PM
**THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY**
**About the role**
A six-month Project Assistant, based at the Oxford University Museum of
Natural History, is required to assist in the delivery of a project (Finding
Nemo) funded by the Oxford University Digital Humanities initiative. The
project aims at establishing the knowledge base to unravel biases in
crustacean species eponyms (i.e. animal species named after persons),
focussing in on symbiotic Decapoda (crabs, shrimp, lobsters and their allies)
and by contrasting semantic (societal, historical) and biological influences.
The post holder will form part of an international team (UK, Netherlands,
Belgium) data mining an extensive pdf library of relevant literature, combined
with further internet and library searches, constructing a list of biological
and semantic information to be extracted from the primary taxonomic literature
and transferring the required information to an online database (
**marinespecies.org**).
The position would suit a recent humanities graduate with an interest in
digital humanities or a biology graduate, interested in biodiversity
informatics. The position is flexible in focus and can be targeted to the
research interest of the successful applicant.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week for six
months. This role supports a hybrid working model – please expect a minimum of
two days per week on-site. This role is subject to a satisfactory basic
Disclosure and Barring Service check.
**About You**
You will be a recent humanities graduate with an interest in digital
humanities or a recent biology graduate, interested in biodiversity
informatics. Computer-literate, with a good level of knowledge of online and
physical literature search systems, you will enjoy working as part of a team
to collaborate on developing research questions, and deliver a project on
time.
**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 evidence form using
the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting
evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection
criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Both documents must be submitted to 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 Dr Sammy De Grave, Senior Researcher, who can be
contacted with enquiries relating to the role (sammy.degrave@oum.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).
Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as
you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before
you submit an application. **https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments**
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 3 January
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 14
January 2025.
**About the role**
A six-month Project Assistant, based at the Oxford University Museum of
Natural History, is required to assist in the delivery of a project (Finding
Nemo) funded by the Oxford University Digital Humanities initiative. The
project aims at establishing the knowledge base to unravel biases in
crustacean species eponyms (i.e. animal species named after persons),
focussing in on symbiotic Decapoda (crabs, shrimp, lobsters and their allies)
and by contrasting semantic (societal, historical) and biological influences.
The post holder will form part of an international team (UK, Netherlands,
Belgium) data mining an extensive pdf library of relevant literature, combined
with further internet and library searches, constructing a list of biological
and semantic information to be extracted from the primary taxonomic literature
and transferring the required information to an online database (
**marinespecies.org**).
The position would suit a recent humanities graduate with an interest in
digital humanities or a biology graduate, interested in biodiversity
informatics. The position is flexible in focus and can be targeted to the
research interest of the successful applicant.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week for six
months. This role supports a hybrid working model – please expect a minimum of
two days per week on-site. This role is subject to a satisfactory basic
Disclosure and Barring Service check.
**About You**
You will be a recent humanities graduate with an interest in digital
humanities or a recent biology graduate, interested in biodiversity
informatics. Computer-literate, with a good level of knowledge of online and
physical literature search systems, you will enjoy working as part of a team
to collaborate on developing research questions, and deliver a project on
time.
**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 evidence form using
the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting
evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection
criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Both documents must be submitted to 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 Dr Sammy De Grave, Senior Researcher, who can be
contacted with enquiries relating to the role (sammy.degrave@oum.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).
Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as
you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before
you submit an application. **https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments**
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 3 January
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 14
January 2025.
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**THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY**
**About the role** A six-month Project Assistant, based at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, is required to assist in the delivery of a project (Finding Nemo) funded by the Oxford University Digital Humanities initiative. The project aims at establishing the knowledge base to unravel biases in crustacean species eponyms (i.e. animal species named after persons), focussing in on symbiotic Decapoda (crabs, shrimp, lobsters and their allies) and by contrasting semantic (societal, historical) and biological influences. The post holder will form part of an international team (UK, Netherlands, Belgium) data ... THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY About the role A six-month Project Assistant, based at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, is required to assist in the delivery of a project (Finding Nemo) funded by the Oxford University Digital Humanities initiative. The project aims at establishing the knowledge base to unravel biases in crustacean species eponyms (i.e. animal species named after persons), focussing in on symbiotic Decapoda (crabs, shrimp, lobsters and their allies) and by contrasting semantic (societal, historical) and biological influences. The post holder will form part of an international team (UK, Netherlands, ... |
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