Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 15, No. 260.
Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
<http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/>
<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/>
[1] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu> (13)
Subject: Position at U. of Georgia, English Dept.
[2] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu> (78)
Subject: University of Ulster (Magee): 2 Research Studentships
[3] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu> (56)
Subject: Faculty opening, NYU: Middle East Studies Librarian
[4] From: Michael Fraser <mike.fraser@computing- (37)
services.oxford.ac.uk>
Subject: Interoperability Officer, University of Oxford
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:04:55 +0100
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu>
Subject: Position at U. of Georgia, English Dept.
Position at U. of Georgia, English Dept.
The Department of English at the University of Georgia seeks to hire an
assistant professor, tenure-track, in the area of Humanities Computing.
Ph.D. required by time of appointment, August 2002. Four course load;
salary competitive. Demonstrated accomplishment in and commitments to
research and teaching in humanities computing / digital studies and to the
application of digital technology to humanities research are required. In
particular, candidates must have knowledge of and ability to teach mark-up
languages and scripting. Send letter of application and cv including
pertinent URLs by November 9 to N. Hilton, Head, Department of English,
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; attn.: Humanities Computing
Search. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The
University of Georgia is an AA/EEO institution.
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:05:41 +0100
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu>
Subject: University of Ulster (Magee): 2 Research Studentships
>> From: Prof Paul Mc Kevitt <P.McKevitt@ulst.ac.uk>
Research Studentships
Magee Awards: Intelligent Digital MultiMedia Interfaces
Faculty of Informatics
One research studentship is available within the MultiMedia Systems and
Artificial Intelligence research group of the Faculty of Informatics. The
focus of the research will be to investigate the integration of the
computational processing of digital multimedia (e.g. spoken dialogue,
natural language and visual advanced interfaces) incorporating the modelling
of emotions and automated storytelling with application to e.g. intelligent
web-browsing and medical informatics.
The studentship will comprise fees at the EU or Home rate and an annual
maintenance allowance of =A310,000.
Applicants should hold or expect to gain by September 2001 a minimum of an
upper second class honours degree and/or Master's degree in intelligent
digital multimedia, computer science, cognitive science or a related
subject, and have good experience in, and be prepared for, computer
programming, scientific experimentation and the use of existing software
tools.
Further information is available from:
Professor Paul Mc Kevitt,
http://www.infc.ulst.ac.uk/staff/p.mckevitt
E-mail p.mckevitt@ulst.ac.uk
Phone (+44) 28 71375433
Magee Awards: William Flynn Research Studentship
Faculty of Informatics
One research studentship is available in the School of Computing and
Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Informatics. There are a number of possible
projects available. These include topics on neural networks, hybrid
intelligent systems, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, self-organising
systems, multiple valued logic, embedded model predictive control, embedded
and bio-inspired systems, evolvable hardware, spoken dialogue systems,
computer graphics and vision, and distributed systems. A list of available
projects, together with some further details, may be found at
http://isel.infm.ulst.ac.uk or
http://www.infm.ulst.ac.uk/~paul/research/projects
All applicants must indicate on their application their first and second
choice of project from the list mentioned above. The studentship will
comprise fees at the EU or Home rate and an annual maintenance allowance of
=A37,500. Students holding a 1st class honours degree or a qualification
deemed as equivalent may be entitled to an additional annual allowance of
=A32,500.
Applicants should hold or expect to gain by September 2001, a minimum of an
upper second class honours degree in electronics, computing or closely
related discipline. Preference may be given to candidates with first class
degrees or a postgraduate qualification.
Interested applicants may also contact Professor M. McGinnity, email:
tm.mcginnity@ulst.ac.uk or Professor Paul Mc Kevitt, email:
p.mckevitt@ulst.ac.uk
Successful applicants for the above studentships will enrol, as of 2
January 2002 or earlier by arrangement, on a full-time programme of researc=
h
studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. All
studentships are tenable at the Magee campus for three years subject to
satisfactory progress.
Application materials may be obtained from: Angela Rippey, Research Office,
University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, telephone (+44)
(0)28 7032 4592, email: a.rippey@ulst.ac.uk or website
www.ulst.ac.uk/research
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 28 September 2001=
=2E
Interviews will be held on or around 10 October 2001.
also found at: http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/IF676.html &
http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/IF677.html
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Professor Paul Mc Kevitt
Chair in Digital MultiMedia
School of Computing & Electronics
Faculty of Informatics
University of Ulster, Magee College
BT48 7JL, Derry/Londonderry
NORTHERN IRELAND
E-mail: p.mckevitt@ulst.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.infc.ulst.ac.uk/staff/p.mckevitt
FaX: (+44) 28 71375470
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Phone: (+44) 28 71375433 (Office MG-221)
(+44) 28 71375382 (School Office)
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:12:09 +0100
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@parallel.park.uga.edu>
Subject: Faculty opening, NYU: Middle East Studies Librarian
>> From: William Marcotte <william.marcotte@nyu.edu>
The following is a job announcement from New York University, Division
of Libraries. Kindly excuse any cross postings. Librarian for Middle
East Studies Description: Librarian in Middle East Studies, assigned to
the Technical Services Division, Bobst Library. Librarians are expected
to serve as partners in the educational mission of NYU by establishing
strong relationships with the faculty and students, building and
maintaining appropriate research collections, and providing responsive
and innovative information services.
The Middle East collection covers a geographic area stretching from
Morocco to Afghanistan and Muslim India as well as Muslims and Middle
Easterners in the diaspora. Historical coverage spans ancient history to
the contemporary period with primary focus on the period following the
rise of Islam. The focus for ancient Near East is the Syro- Mesopotamian
region and biblical studies. Historically the collection has focused on
history, culture, literature and religion (particularly Islam), but in
recent years a strong social sciences component has been added
emphasizing politics, sociology, anthropology, and indigenous theater
and cinema. Major languages collected are Arabic, Persian, Hebrew and
Turkish (modern and Ottoman) as well as English, French and German.
Close cooperation with other specialists, especially Jewish studies, is
essential to meet research and teaching needs. The successful candidate
will serve as coordinator of library activities in support of the
graduate and undergraduate programs in Middle and Near Eastern studies.
Collection development responsibilities include selecting and managing
research materials in all formats, faculty liaison, providing a variety
of research, consultation and instructional services to faculty and
students, and participating in the preservation efforts of the library.
Technical services responsibilities include original cataloging of
monographs, serials, and microforms in Middle Eastern languages (Arabic,
Persian, Hebrew and Ottoman Turkish) following national (NACO and BIBCO)
standards; assisting in other cataloging unit duties and projects;
working with acquisitions staff on approval and subscription plans and
firm orders of materials published in the Middle East, including the
invoicing and vendor relations; directing the work of 2 FTE assistants.
Qualifications: Required - ALA accredited MLS, subject Master's required
for tenure; proficiency in Arabic as well as Persian or Hebrew; some
knowledge of French or German desirable. Preference will be given to
candidates who have done graduate work in Middle Eastern studies and
have substantial experience in either collection development or
knowledge of cataloging and classifying materials on a national
bibliographic utility using AACR2 and LC classification and subject
headings.
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, excellent benefits include five weeks
annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience. New York
University Libraries: Library facilities at New York University serve
the school's 50,000 students and faculty and contain more than 4 million
volumes. New York University is a member of the Research Libraries Group
and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Research Library
Association of South Manhattan, a consortium that includes three
academic institutions in Greenwich Village.
To Apply: To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of
application, including the name, address and telephone number of three
references to Ms. Janet Koztowski, Library Human Resources Director, New
York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY
10012, (fax) 212-995-4070.
NYU ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS.
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:14:16 +0100
From: Michael Fraser <mike.fraser@computing-services.oxford.ac.uk>
Subject: Interoperability Officer, University of Oxford
Humbul Humanities Hub
Interoperability Officer
Grade: RS1A
Salary: GBP17,451 - GBP26,229 - two year post
The Humbul Humanities Hub (http://www.humbul.ac.uk/) is seeking an
Interoperability Officer to lead the technical development of an online
arts and humanities portal. Humbul is part of the national Resource
Discovery Network (RDN) and based at Oxford's Humanities Computing Unit
(http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/).
You will be responsible for implementing and developing technical
solutions to cross-search remote databases, control authentication and
enable community services. You will be comfortable liaising with
data-providers, related services and end-users.
We expect you to have a relevant degree or equivalent experience; a
working knowledge of languages or tools for developing online information
systems; and be familar with, or keen to learn about, emerging
technologies for interoperability and online information discovery.
You should also be enthusiastic about the use of digital resources within
humanities subjects, communicate well at all levels, and be comfortable
working within a project environment.
Please obtain further details and an application form from Mrs Nicky
Tomlin, Oxford University Computing Services, 13 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2
6NN. (tel: 01865-273230, email: nicky.tomlin@oucs.ox.ac.uk). Informal
enquiries may be made to Dr Michael Fraser, Head of Humbul
(mike.fraser@oucs.ox.ac.uk).
Further details and an application form are also available in electronic
form at http://www.humbul.ac.uk/about/recruit.html
Completed applications must be received by 12 noon on 27th September 2001.
Interviews will be held in October.
--- Dr Michael Fraser Head of Humbul Humanities Hub Humanities Computing Unit, OUCS University of Oxford 13 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6NN Tel: 01865 283 343 Fax: 01865 273 275
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