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As a result of a successful £14.4m bid to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Archaeology Data Service is expanding, and leading a consortium which is setting up a new Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS). The HSDS will provide core digital services for the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS), enabling RICHeS to transform heritage science and conservation research and its capacity to advance understanding, preservation, and management of the UK’s heritage.

We are appointing over twelve new members of staff to build the HSDS, who will be integrated with the existing ADS team of twenty. This is a great time to join us, and help shape the new service.

Professor Julian Richards
Director, Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS)

Tyrrell Basson - Director IT Services Picture

ABOUT THE HERITAGE SCIENCE DATA SERVICE

The HSDS will curate a substantial body of new data across RICHeS and It will widen access to advanced scientific research facilities for arts and humanities, heritage and archaeological professionals, researchers, engineers and scientists, through:

(i) a catalogue of research facilities, reference collections and expertise;
(ii) an aggregating function, making data collections navigable and searchable;
(iii) a FAIR repository for research data, encouraging Access and Re-use, and ensuring datasets are preserved into the long term.

The HSDS will be managed by the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), a world-leading digital repository which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology and heritage. We are an established component of UKRI’s digital research infrastructure and we are also active in international collaborations, as a leading member of the ARIADNE Research Infrastructure. Established in 1996, we hold the CoreTrustSeal, and we are the only digital repository to hold Archive Service Accreditation from the National Archives. Our Collections Policy is broad, covering all aspects of tangible heritage but Conservation and Heritage Science in a new area of focus. We are based in the University of York but work closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors.

We will establish the HSDS in partnership with the STFC Hartree Centre, a high-performance computing, data analytics and AI research facility, formed in 2012. The HSDS also brings together key UK heritage bodies covering England, Scotland and Wales. As initial data providers with associated digital expertise, they enable a ‘design with data’ approach, with sector coverage complementing ADS, and include the British Museum, British Geological Survey, National Gallery, The National Archives, Natural History Museum, Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, and Museum Wales. At European level the HSDS will provide the UK DIGILAB hub, ensuring that RICHeS can be connected to international initiatives, including E-RIHS, ECCCH and EOSC.

www.archaeologydataservice.ac.uk

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment for our staff. Flexible, hybrid working enables staff to find the right work-life balance for them, with colleagues working between home and the office.

Everyone at York has access to a range of excellent benefits including:

Competitive starting salary
Annual salary increments/pay reviews
38 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
Hybrid working (see our Remote working policy)
Generous Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Onsite gym with discounted membership
Staff training and development courses
Access to a range of savings on childcare, transport and healthcare, plus shopping discounts and other offers.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Vision
Our university emerged from a campaign in this city in the 1940s and 1950s to ‘contribute to the amelioration of human life and conditions.’ Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is more important - and urgent - than ever, and so is at the heart of our 2030 Strategy.

Our Commitments
As a university that exists for public good, through purposeful action we are committed to equality of opportunity. Engendering inclusivity, and nurturing an environment where our students and staff can study, work and live in a community which fosters a sense of belonging, reflects our values and drive for demonstrable change.

What we gain from diversity is immeasurable. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which we developed in partnership with our staff and student communities, describes our commitment to create an inclusive environment where everyone can make a positive contribution to university life, the city, region and beyond.

We are committed to recruit and retain a more ethnically diverse staff and student community; to create an accessible and inclusive campus, and embed the values and behaviours of inclusive responsibility and leadership.

We want to appoint colleagues who not only share our vision and purpose, but who have a genuine commitment to inclusivity in research, education, and partnerships. We see equality, diversity, and inclusion as critical to deliver on our extraordinary founding principles for the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion for all.

Will you join us on this journey?

https://www.york.ac.uk/about/equality/

A University for Public Good

Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students. In 2024 it is the home of more than 20,000 students across more than 30 academic departments and research centres.

Our vision is to be a university for public good and our strategy is built around our commitment to meeting four strategic objectives which are:

Deliver curiosity-driven and action-orientated research
Provide education that empowers
Create a community without limits
Demonstrate local commitment on a global scale

For further information on the University of York and our Vision of a University for Public Good, please see: www.york.ac.uk/vision-for-york/

THE CITY

People fall in love with York the moment they visit. Internationally acclaimed for its rich heritage and historic architecture, York’s bustling streets are filled with visitors from all over the world. Within its mediaeval walls you will find the iconic gothic Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles just a few of the many attractions.

Living in York
York is an ideal place to raise a family, with a great range of high-performing schools, both state and independent. We are also rated the safest city-based university in the UK (Complete University Guide Top 15 Universities in England and Wales with Low Crime Levels 2022). Whether you choose to live close to the city, in one of the surrounding villages or further afield, you will find a wide range of housing within a comfortable distance of York and the University.

Great location
Great rail and transport networks also connect you with other major cities in the UK. York is only a short train ride away from Leeds (20 minutes), Manchester (1.5 hours), London (2 hours) and Edinburgh (2.5 hours). We are also close to major road links including the M1 and M62.