Research Assistant in Digital Heritage Documentation
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Research/Development
Information & Knowledge Management, Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist, Research Scientist
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
20 November 2026 (date only)
About This OpportunityUniversity of Cambridge advertises Research Assistant in Digital Heritage Documentation, focusing on digital archaeological heritage inventories for endangered sites in africa.
At Cambridge’s McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, the MAEASaM project documents threatened archaeological sites across twelve African countries. The Research Assistant will manage data collection, entry, checking and curation for an Arches database, integrating GIS, historic maps and partner-contributed records while applying FAIR and CARE data principles. Familiarity with geospatial records, ontologies, structured metadata and collaborative data quality workflows is material.
The appointment is funded until 30 June 2029 in the first instance.
Academic preparation and entry profile:
Relevant first degree in archaeology, heritage, geography/GIS, digital humanities, information science, computer science or related area.
Funding and appointment conditions: £33,002–£35,608 per year.
Application timing: 20 November 2026 (date only)
Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:
Based on the documented project scope, this opportunity may be particularly suited to applicants whose preparation includes Relevant first degree in archaeology, heritage, geography/GIS, digital humanities, information science, computer science or related area; researchers interested in working with GIS, Remote sensing, Database quality assurance, Metadata management. This is an editorial fit assessment, not an admissions determination.
Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:
Relevant considerations are the specialized technical breadth may require significant preparation. The exact implications depend on the stated eligibility and appointment terms.
Overall Opportunity Assessment:
The distinctive focus is digital archaeological heritage inventories for endangered sites in africa. Applicants should weigh the verified research methods, qualifications and any stated funding or mobility conditions against their research goals.
Digital archaeological heritage inventories for endangered sites in Africa
Level ResearcherField Digital archaeological heritage inventories for endangered sites in Africa
Organization Type University Funding & Compensation Amount Paid Funding Type Salary Funding Status Paid RequirementsEducation
Relevant first degree in archaeology, heritage, geography/GIS, digital humanities, information science, computer science or related area.
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