InstructA job has become available at Instruct-ERIC which is a pan-European distributed research infrastructure making high-end technologies and methods in structural biology available to users.Our aim is to promote innovation in integrated structural biology and Instruct-ERIC operates on a non-economic basis from its UK base.
The post-holder will be a member of the Instruct-ERIC Operations team located in Oxford, UK. Instruct comprises a very lively and motivated international and interdisciplinary group of scientists. You will be part of a small team, where you will develop and support the ARIA software. ARIA is a web-based portal which enables researchers to apply to use research infrastructure services, manages the evaluation of applications, and downstream tracking and reporting of service delivery.
You will participate in projects that will shape and influence strategies for making research data generated across the Instruct-ERIC infrastructure FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). This data transformation will involve considerations of the storage, metadata description and deposition of large datasets for use and reuse including by artificial intelligence. These data will come primarily from structural biology but can include data from other diverse research domains. You will work closely with our Instruct-ERIC Centres across Europe including the possibility of on-site visits to these Centres.
The post holder must have the vision and ability to create digital solutions for our Instruct-ERIC user communities. The role requires creative thinking, excellent developer and communication skills, professional rigour and a ‘can-do’ philosophy. There is a requirement for independent travel mostly within Europe and occasionally to non-European countries. You will be required to represent Instruct at meetings and contribute to tasks and project objectives where software development is part of the workplan.
Key Relationships
You will work with a diverse group of colleagues, and you will have regular personal contact with the:
You will also have broad contact with third parties across Europe and internationally through email, telephone and tele/video conference.
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Pre-employment screening
Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.
If you consider that you meet the selection criteria, please send a supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post, an up-to-date CV to including details of two referees to support@instruct-eric.org
Applications deadline 6th October 2023
Please send all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. The supporting statement should explain your relevant experience which may have been gained in employment, education, or you may have taken time away from these activities in order to raise a family, care for a dependant, or travel for example. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria outlined above and we are happy to consider evidence of transferable skills or experience which you may have gained outside the context of paid employment or education.
You will be notified of the progress of your application by e-mail. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all e-mails.
