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THE OCEAN CENSUS
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Be part of the world’s largest effort to discover and document ocean life. At the Ocean Census Hub, we bring together scientists, explorers, technologists, and communicators to accelerate species discovery and expand global biodiversity knowledge.
Database & Data Systems Officer
Oxford (Hybrid)
£35,000 – £40,000 p/a
October 1st
This position is part of the Ocean Census Data Team. The team supports species discovery workshops globally and the registration of new species on Ocean Census NOVA. This rapid route to open-access recording and sharing of new marine species enables conservationists, governments, and researchers to account for newly discovered species more quickly, accelerating the discovery process. We are now seeking a dynamic data and database specialist to take Ocean Census NOVA to its next stage of development.
The core of the role is to support the wider team in gathering, managing and analysing project data. The postholder will maintain and optimise relational databases, server infrastructure, and automated workflows, ensuring reliable, scalable data systems that enable efficient reporting and accelerate species discovery.
The role requires the successful candidate to intermittently attend the Oxford HQ. However, the majority of work could be home-based. This is a grant-linked full-time 6-month position with option of 3-month extension.
We advise submitting your application as soon as possible. This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.
