Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 14, No. 829.
Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
<http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/>
<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/>
Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 07:26:33 +0100
From: Gregory Crane <gcrane@perseus.tufts.edu>
Subject: Job at the Perseus Project
http://www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs/medford_jobs.htm#M01-551
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PERSEUS PROJECT- Classics
Plays an integral role in this ten-year-old evolving digital library
project, the goal of which is to bring a wide range of source materials to
as large an audience as possible. Serves as a "computational humanist",
assuming responsibility for the acquisition and integration of data into
the digital library. Confirms viability and functionality of data; manages
data in the Perseus version control system, including elementary system
maintenance functions; vets and edits primary source materials such as
texts or maps; writes publications on work and/or collaborates with other
project members on such publications.
Requires Bachelor's degree, one to three years' experience, a high level of
computational skills, and extensive expertise in at least one area of the
humanities, including, but not limited to: classics; early modern studies;
the history of science; and 19th century American history. Advanced degree
and three to five years' experience preferred. Must demonstrate either
substantial programming skills or experience suggesting an aptitude to
develop such skills while on the job. Knowledge of Windows or Mac systems
required, UNIX/LINUX preferred; HTML skills required, CGI or JAVA
preferred; familiarity with SGML a plus. Must possess self-direction, a
high level of motivation, and the ability to take initiative and focus on
multiple concurrent projects.
Send resume to: hr-eresume@tufts.edu
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