University of South Florida · 13 hours ago
Research Support Specialist - IDEX
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to innovative education and scholarship. They are seeking a Research Support Specialist to provide entry-level research administrative support for contract or grant funded projects, focusing on digital preservation and collaboration with various organizations.
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Responsibilities
Plan and manage digital preservation projects involving photography, 3D scanning, LiDAR, and structured light technologies
Digitize artifacts, archival documents, and museum collections in accordance with professional archival and conservation standards (e.g., NEDCC best practices)
Produce and process high-quality digital assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Artec Studio, and Agisoft Metashape
Supervise project teams, volunteers, or student assistants and coordinate workflows, schedules, and deliverables
Develop and maintain physical and digital archives, including metadata creation and documentation
Collaborate with museums, universities, law enforcement, and cultural organizations on local and international heritage initiatives
Present research findings through academic conferences, public talks, and digital platforms
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience
Higher education may substitute for the experience
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
Two years of direct experience for an associate degree
Six years of direct experience for a master's degree
Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree
Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
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