National Centre for Biological Sciences jobs for Project Assistant Archives in Bangalore. Last Date to apply: 15 Nov 2018

Advt No.36/2018

Project Assistant Archives Job Opportunity in  NCBS

Essential Eligibility/Requirements: Bachelors degree (any field) with some demonstrated prior experience working in an archive/conservation space.

Academic or practical knowledge of archival accessioning, description methods necessary, including understanding of archival finding aids and hierarchical structure of material. Familiarity with any implementation of ISAD (G) (such as DACS) is a plus but not necessary. Candidate will be required to work on populating archival accessioning and description data using ArchivesSpace and Islandora (training can be provided for these). Candidate will also work closely with the archivist at NCBS on occasional administrative duties (20% of time) related to the setting up of the archive (such as supervision of minor repair work in the new facility).

An ability to gauge conservation needs for existing material is a plus. Candidates are expected to have an understanding of copyright, and the broad distinctions between restricted and unrestricted material.

Ability to apply archival judgment to earmark archival material for conservation/ preservation is a plus. Candidates should be competent with most things digital (spreadsheets, word processing, database entry, web navigation, ability to figure out scanning and archiving cataloguing needs).

They should have good organization and communication skills (one or more of English/Hindi/Kannada). Commitment to time, an eye for detail and an ability to self-direct after initial training is critical. Also essential is an ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents. A sense of humour and being resourceful helps.

Pay Scale: Rs 28000

Age limit: 28 years as on 1-07-2018