Job Summary: SGSAH Assistant Digital Curator

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts & Humanities (SGSAH), is seeking an Assistant Digital Curator. This is a prestigious, specialized opportunity designed specifically for current doctoral researchers to gain professional experience in digital humanities, content curation, and public engagement.

The role focuses on showcasing the innovative work of the SGSAH PhD community through an online Research Showcase and various digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Curation: Curate images, audio, and text from PhD researchers for online showcases and exhibitions.
Content Promotion: Assist in developing and executing strategies to promote digital resources to academic and public audiences.
Social Media & Communications: Collaborate with the Media and Communication administrator to create engaging content for SGSAH’s wider digital presence.
Strategic Liaison: Support the SGSAH Alumni Engagement strategy and participate in regular team planning meetings.
Governance: Ensure all digital content is accurate, current, and fully compliant with copyright legislation.

Role Details

Eligibility: Must be a Doctoral Researcher in Arts & Humanities enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI.
Salary: Grade 4 (£25,804 – £27,319 pro rata).
Hours: Part-time (5 hours per week).
Duration: Fixed-term for 6 months.
Location: Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings/events in Glasgow.
Closing Date: Monday, 30th March 2026.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

Education: Level equivalent to SCQF Level 5 or 6 (National 5/6 or SVQ 2/3).
Technical Literacy: Knowledge of digital research data and digital curation principles.
Soft Skills: Excellent written/verbal communication, high attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Autonomy: Ability to use initiative to resolve problems independently and work within a larger remote team.

Desirable:

Platform Knowledge: Proficiency in WordPress.com and web editing.
Digital Content: Experience in content development and transforming digital objects.
Public Engagement: Experience developing research-focused, public-facing outputs.

The Digital Curation Lifecycle

In this role, you will be managing the journey of research data from the “lab” (the PhD project) to the “gallery” (the Research Showcase).

Conceptualize: Identifying which PhD projects are ready for public display.
Create/Receive: Gathering assets (audio, images, text) from researchers.
Appraise/Select: Choosing the most impactful content for the showcase.
Transform: Editing or formatting content (WordPress) to be web-ready.

Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (University of Glasgow)

The University of Glasgow actively encourages applications from BAME candidates to improve representation within the staff body. According to the university’s recent equality reports:

BAME Representation: Approximately 11-12% of University of Glasgow staff identify as BAME, with ongoing initiatives to align this more closely with student diversity and the broader Glasgow population.
Commitment: The university holds Athena Swan awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) across various departments, reflecting a verified commitment to gender equality and career progression.

Application Tip: Preparing for the “Short Task”

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a task. To prepare:

Audit the Current Showcase: Visit the existing SGSAH website and look at how they currently present research. Identify what works and what could be improved.
WordPress Familiarity: If you haven’t used WordPress.com recently, set up a free trial site to re-familiarize yourself with the “Gutenberg” editor and media library management.

Copyright Basics: Be prepared to discuss how you would verify that an image or audio clip provided by a student is cleared for public use.

The University of Glasgow is a world-renowned research-intensive institution and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. Established in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University is a major economic and cultural engine for Scotland, driven by a mission to be a “World-Changing University” through internationally competitive research and a student-centered learning environment. Its operations are centered around three main campuses, including the iconic Gothic-style Gilmorehill campus in Glasgow’s West End, which serves as a global hub for its 30,000+ students and 10,000+ staff.

Culture and Workplace

The University’s culture is rooted in its “World Changers Together” strategy, emphasizing Ambition, Excellence, Curiosity, and Inclusion. It prides itself on being a “people-first” organization, offering a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Staff benefit from a “boutique-at-scale” academic community that encourages interdisciplinary working and provides robust support for professional development. The University is a leader in workplace flexibility, having pioneered hybrid and agile working policies to enhance staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Key University Highlights

Feature	Details
Specialization	Research-intensive higher education across Arts, Science, Medicine, and Engineering
Main Campus	Gilmorehill, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Global Standing	Ranked 79th in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Research Impact	Home to 8 Nobel Laureates and over 350+ clubs and societies
Sustainability	Committed to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030

Academic & Research Excellence

The University is organized into four Colleges (Arts & Humanities, Medical/Veterinary/Life Sciences, Science & Engineering, and Social Sciences). It is particularly noted for its strengths in Quantum Technologies, Precision Medicine, and Sustainability Research. Recent innovations include “Chemify,” a high-profile spinout digitizing chemistry to accelerate drug discovery, and its role in the “CABLEGNOSIS” project, which is developing next-generation clean energy cable technologies.

To apply for this job please visit www.gla.ac.uk.