Science Data Architect

Natural History Museum

Science Data Architect

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: two years fixed- term appointment

The Natural History Museum is one of the world's leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.

The Natural History Museum requires an experienced data and information architect to take a leading role in its digital science mission:

To collate and organise the data of one of the most important Natural History collections in the world and make it openly accessible online. The post holder will design and implement digital data models, systems, practices and processes for the effective management of our scientific data within a world-leading institution with over 250 scientists and 80 million specimens.

The successful Data Architect will have experience in:
1. Relational Datamodelling, covering conceptual, logical and physical data models, geospatial data, dimensional data models, data dictionary and metadata
2. Significant evidence of strategic, project and operational experience in the areas of Data Management, including team leadership within a complex and information rich environment
3. Data Science experience, developing and sustaining leading edge informatics and data science technologies
4. Understanding of automated data transfer mechanisms and data cleaning techniques
5. Experience leading long-term cultural changes in data management practice

The post holder will take a leading role in the development of the data architecture supporting the Museum's mass digitisation programme and integration with museum systems. More information including details on the application and selection process can be found on the NHM recruitment website.

For a full job description and to apply online please visit the Natural History Museum website.

Closing date: midnight, Thursday 30th January 2014.