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SCP 7290 Digital Humanities Intern x7

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary

 

As a member of the Digital Humanities intern team, you will be working on a range of Lab projects including using photographic and audio-visual equipment to support teaching and research across HASS subjects. You will spend time each week working at the Digital Humanities advisory desk which may include dealing with enquiries and offering support in the DH Seminar Room and time in the Lab spaces undertaking practical digitisation work using a range of equipment and techniques such as photography, 3D printing, audio and video editing and programming skills. We offer regular training sessions with members of the Digital Humanities team to ensure you’re confident with the equipment and project work being completed in the Lab.

 

One of the internships will be dedicated to working with the collections of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, the UK’s leading moving image museum. The intern will work with 2D and 3D objects from the collection to produce high-quality photographs, scans and 3D techniques such as photogrammetry. Conservation considerations will need to be taken into account when undertaking this work.

 

This role is part of the Student Campus Partnership (SCP) scheme and is for 8-10 hours per week form September 2024 to June 2025. You will work from the Digital Humanities Lab in Queens Building, Streatham Campus. 

 

Key Dates

 

Closing Date: 3rd July 2024

Interview Date: 12th July 2024

Start Date: W/C 16th September 2024; exact date tbc depending on availability of successful candidates

End Date: 13th June 2025

 

Pay: £ 13.45 per hour

 

 

Purpose of the Role

 

Our DH interns provide a welcoming and responsive role within the Digital Humanities Lab, including dealing with enquiries and equipment loans for a range of staff and students. Key parts of the role include offering support with photographic, audio and video equipment and media, maintaining collections of specialist equipment and inventory within the Lab and following set procedures across digital photography, 3D digitisation and audio-visual capture, with opportunities to gain valuable experience and skills with these technologies. There will be an opportunity to learn how a range of historical texts and images are digitised to a high standard, and how to provide audio visual support to a range of Lab users. A range of other administrative and space preparation duties may also be undertaken; this allows interns to embed themselves within the team so that they can develop core skillsets and build up close working relations within a growing area of humanities research. 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

 

Your role may involve:

  • Supporting current Digital Humanities project work within the lab
  • Maintaining and using photographic, technical, and audio-visual equipment 
  • Providing technical and bookings support for a wide range of users of the DH Lab 
  • Care of Digital Humanities Lab spaces and equipment
  • Producing social media and video content 
  • Assisting users with set up for teaching sessions and events in the DH Seminar Room 
  • Archival photography in Lab 1 
  • Setting up and supporting audio and video equipment
  • Maintaining and using 3D printing facilities 
  • Working with users of the Lab and providing advice across a wide range of equipment, software and media as skills allow

 

Training and Development - What Skills and Experience will this Opportunity Provide?

 

  • Experience of working in a collaborative research team 
  • Experience using professional standard photographic, video and audio equipment
  • Experience of working in the wider Digital Humanities environment 
  • Development of customer service ethos in a working environment 
  • Training in Digital Humanities research methods and their practical application
  • Appropriate training to deliver technical support across the Digital Humanities Lab and any other required technologies or methods will be given to the successful candidates.

 

 

You will be asked to complete the university’s mandatory online training in: 

  • Prevent Duty - Inclusive, Cohesive and Safe Universities 
  • Equality and Diversity Introduction 
  • Health and Safety Introduction 
  • Information Governance

 

Support Available

 

  • Regular meetings with the line manager
  • Training and induction on using Lab spaces and equipment
  • Students are offered 1:1 support from the Internships Team

 

The Benefits

 

 

 

About You (Person Specification)

 

Degree and Attainment

 

  • Currently studying an undergraduate degree programme within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

 

Skills

 

  • Interest in the development and use of technology for Humanities, Arts or Social Science subjects 
  • Able to deal professionally with staff and students 
  • Interest or experience in photography
  • Interest or experience in developing skills around digital methods or programming
  • Interest or experience in audio visual skills including recording and editing

 

Personal Qualities and Attributes

 

  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn 
  • Able to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of people
  • Able to independently follow a set of instructions when provided 
  • Able to work independently under own initiative
  • Experience of teamwork and collaboration 
  • Able to problem solve creatively

 

Knowledge

 

  • Knowledge of digital photography and/or audio-visual techniques 
  • Knowledge of working with a range of equipment and media 
  • Knowledge of producing social media content

 

 

About the University Department

 

The Digital Humanities Lab offers unique spaces, equipment and training for staff and students. We support innovative Digital Humanities research, offer training and teaching, and undertake digital preservation and display of historic material and artefacts using digital technologies and techniques. We’re a friendly team and you’ll be working with colleagues from a range of university teams including Technical Strategy and Operations, Library, IT and academic staff.

 

 

Student Campus Partnership (SCP) Scheme Requirements

 

  • Applicants must have current student status or proof of an acceptance on a degree at the University of Exeter.
  • Applicants must be a student for the full duration of the internship.
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • The University of Exeter is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to attracting and recruiting people with disabilities and retaining and supporting staff with disabilities. If an applicant declares a disability and meets all the essential criteria, they will be invited to interview.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and engage with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion).
  • We welcome applications from all eligible students and in particular those from underrepresented groups. Selection and recruitment itself will be based entirely on merit alone unless there are multiple applicants demonstrating equal merit. In this clear circumstance, preference would be shown to applicants from under-represented groups. This is in line with lawful positive action measures under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010.
  • All applicants are required to provide their employer with proof of their Right to Work in the UK before they start work and follow the Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK.
  • All interns need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
  • Undergraduate students can work a maximum of 15 hours per week in term-term or full-time hours in vacation.
  • Full time Postgraduate students can work a maximum of 6 hours per week and no more than 180 hours per year, this includes those working already working as Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PTA). You may work more hours with written permission from your academic.
  • You can check here for further details on the Scheme eligibility.

 

How to Apply

 

  • Please download and complete the attached Internship Application Form and upload to the job on Handshake. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest copy of the Internship Application Form. 
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form. 
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification. 
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: SCP 7290
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your surname - your forename - SCP 7290’ 
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through the Internship Schemes. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. 
  • Please also include details of reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role. 
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role. 

 

Further Guidance and Support

 

  • You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.   
  • If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Careerzone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk. 
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid.
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants. 
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk