Data Monitor Intern (Pure)

Reference
1092039

Branch
University of Edinburgh

Start date
10/03/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
12 hours per week.

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£13.94

Holiday rate
£2.52

Role
The University of Edinburgh is currently offering a part-time opportunity for two students to join the Research Data Service team as Data Monitor Interns (Pure). The Research Data Service provides a comprehensive suite of research data management services to the University research community, which enable compliance with University policies, including the Research Data Management Policy;. Pure; and the University’s Current Research Information System (CRIS), which connects research staff and their publications, projects and activities information. Within this role, you will assist the Research Data Service team to gain a clear understanding of when and where researchers are using and sharing their data by validating and approving dataset records, whilst adding metadata where necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain a range of transferable skills, including working with data and metadata, cataloguing and quality assurance. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Open Research (OR) and participate in OR and Resource Data Management activities.

You can expect to start work on the 17th March 2025 and work until the 4th July 2025, whilst working 12 hours per week in a hybrid working pattern split between working from home, and in Argyle House. During this position you will be paid £13.84 per hour, plus £2.52 per hour holiday pay. Payment is one month in arrears, meaning your first payment date (should this position start when expected) will be the 28th April 2025.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reviewing records to be imported into the Pure Current Research Information System (CRIS), correcting and adding metadata where necessary;
• Linking imported records to those of other output types already in PURE;
• Making notes of recurring problems with the above processes so that they can be improved;
• Contributing to the development of Open Research training and support materials.

Skills and experience

Essential criteria:

• A current University of Edinburgh Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, or Part-Time Postgraduate Research student (this post is designated for UoE student employment; therefore, you must be a matriculated student for the duration of your employment). You also must not hold the position of ‘Resident Assistant’;
• Based in the UK for the duration of the work, able to work on campus when required (we cannot accommodate individuals working overseas due to tax and legal implications), and able to attend a Right to Work Check in person if needed;
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail;
• Proven knowledge of data curation, in particular the importance of good quality metadata and accurate record keeping;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Open Research principles and practices, particularly Research Data Management.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven experience of cataloguing or working with metadata;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Research Data Management principles and practices.

Location
Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh EH3 9DS

Benefits

• Being part of a welcoming community of over 150 ISG Student Workers with opportunities to network, whilst working in a supportive and nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance;
• Pay rate and holiday entitlement equivalent to that of UE04 permanent staff, access to NEST pension scheme if applicable;
• As a staff member, you can join the University's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion groups (Staff Networks). For more information, please click the following link: University of Edinburgh's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Groups;
• Access to a range of excellent staff training content and resources from the Digital Skills Team.

Additional information
To apply for this role, please upload a CV and covering letter, clearly stating how you meet the criteria for the role. Please ensure you've read the top bullet points in the criteria: you must be a University of Edinburgh Student, and you must not hold the position of 'Resident Assistant' (Res Life) during your employment. If you encounter any issues when applying, please e-mail unitemps@ed.ac.uk well in advance of the deadline, as we will only respond within office hours (9-5, Monday to Friday). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We recommend reading our short Application Tips Document for guidance on creating a strong cover letter and CV.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 24th February.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to providing a positive employment experience for all students. To support students in combining work with studies, we strongly advise you do not exceed the University’s recommended number of working hours per week:

• 15 hours for undergraduate students (up to 35 hours during vacation).
• 15 hours for postgraduate taught students (all year round).
• 9 hours for postgraduate research students (all year round).

Please note, these recommendations apply to the total number of hours you are employed across all posts.

PLEASE NOTE: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date which is 23:59pm on the 12th February 2025.

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