Research Assistant - Part time

The Faculty of Classics seeks to appoint a part-time Research Assistant to join the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama Team (APGRD) and to support the project entitled “Exploring Digital Futures at the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama” funded by the John Fell Fund. The APGRD is a major international research project, which was founded in October 1996. The role involves helping to develop two sets of software tools mainly standardising data and editing digital files, working closely with the project team at the APGRD. This is a 0.2 FTE post reporting to the Director of APGRD and working closely with, and under guidance from, a Senior Software Developer and other members of the project.

About the role

The purpose of the post is to contribute to the development of software tools that will enrich and widen access to the collections at the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama (APGRD): a set of software tools for the analysis of audio-visual resources and a second set of tools with a focus on automated multilingual solutions to support database queries using natural language and annotation needs of individual and collaborative users. Specifically, this role will be focused on data standardisation tasks. The work equates 8hrs per week for 9 months starting in early June and will be carried out at the APGRD.

The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative and possess good attention to detail and organisational skills.  They will preferably have previous experience of research work, database management, archive management, excellent IT skills and be capable and confident in managing and processing digital text, image, and video files.

What we offer 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: 

• An excellent contributory pension scheme  
• 38 days’ annual leave 
• A comprehensive range of childcare services 
• Family leave schemes 
• Cycle loan scheme 
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

Application process 

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please ensure that your supporting statement explicitly explains how you fulfil the selection criteria detailed in the job description. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 14^th May 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week and interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning the 26^th May 2025.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. 

Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford. 

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