ARC Research Assistant Archival & Data Management

About this role

ARC Research Assistant Archival & Data Management

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ARC Research Assistant (Archival & Data Management) to provide technical, archival, and data management expertise for an ARC-funded research project in Herpetology.

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

Museums Victoria's Sciences Department is a leader in biodiversity research. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Research Assistant to provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of a CT scan data management system and bibliometric analysis for an ARC-funded research project in Herpetology. This is a casual, (approximately two days per week), for a total of 130 hours.

In this role, you will provide a high level of technical archival and data management expertise. You will develop and implement an interactive Excel database to manage CT scan data generated through this research project, as well as an archival database of existing research publications. The position will also be responsible for undertaking a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research papers to support a literature review publication.

The ARC-funded project investigates the impacts of Quaternary climate change on past reptile and frog communities along a 3000 km latitudinal gradient, from the Australian tropics to the temperate south. The role will involve working with databases of existing CT scans of fossil and extant reptile specimens from natural history museum collections.

You will have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing interactive Excel-based data management systems for natural history museum collections. You will also have experience managing archival databases of research publications using software such as EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley, and demonstrated capability in conducting comprehensive bibliometric analyses of published research. Please refer to the attached position description for full selection criteria.

Some of the key duties include: 

• Establishing and implementing an interactive Excel-based database to manage CT scan data generated through the ARC-funded research project.
• Establishing and maintaining an archival database of relevant research publications associated with the project.
• Working collaboratively with museum collection managers, researchers, and ICT staff to organise and manage CT scan data for herpetology specimens, including both fossil and extant material.
• Undertaking comprehensive bibliometric analysis of existing research publications to support a literature review for publication.
• Ensuring all data management and archival practices comply with Museums Victoria policies, procedures, and relevant legislation and regulations.

OTHER INFORMATION

This role is a Casual. The salary on offer is VPS 3.1 - $49.88 per hour inclusive of casual loading pro-rata per annum + 12% Superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select All Jobs and click on the link for this job's listing. To apply, please click Apply for this Job at the bottom of the job listing page. For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jane Melville

by jmelv@museum.vic.gov.au

Please submit the three following three documents with your application:

• Your Cover Letter.
• Your Resume.
• A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to the attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered. Applications Close: 1 January 2026 (11.59pm)