Research Metrics and Open Infrastructure Lead

Nationalmuseums; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Metrics and Open Infrastructure Lead in Oxford. This full-time role involves enhancing responsible research metrics and supporting open research tools. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience with bibliometric tools, and an understanding of research metrics principles. The opportunity allows for remote work up to three days a week, appealing to those committed to collaboration in academic settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with research metrics and understanding responsible metrics principles.
• Confident in using bibliometric tools and data sources.
• Experience with open research tools or data management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of responsible research metrics and open research tools.
• Provide guidance on bibliometrics, altmetrics, and research indicators.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University.

Skills

Experience with research metrics

Analytical skills

Familiarity with bibliometric tools

Ability to communicate findings

Collaborative working

Tools

ORCID

Open Science Framework

Research Indicators

Job description

Research Metrics and Open Infrastructure Lead

About the role

The Open Scholarship Support team helps the University make research more open, transparent, and straightforward to share.

In this role, you will support the development of responsible research metrics and open research tools, helping Oxford understand and communicate research performance in a fair and meaningful way. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to provide guidance on bibliometrics, altmetrics, and research indicators, and will support services such as ORCID, OSF (Open Science Framework), and SHOx (Shortform Hosting at Oxford).

This is a full‑time post, working 37.5 hours per week. This role supports remote working up to 3 days per week.

About You

You will have experience working with research metrics and an understanding of responsible metrics principles. You should be confident using bibliometric tools and data sources and be able to communicate findings clearly. Strong analytical skills, experience working with data, and the ability to work collaboratively will be important.

Experience with open research tools, research infrastructure, or data management systems would be helpful.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 16th January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.

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