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Funded under PRTLI 4, the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and its partners in the Humanities Serving Irish Society Consortium (HSIS) will build a joint national platform for the coordination and dissemination of humanities research, teaching and training at an all-island level. The key infrastructural element of the consortium will be the Digital Humanities Observatory (DHO). The DHO will be an electronic access portal and research resource for the humanities, designed, hosted and operated by the RIA.

RIA now invites applications for the following 3-year fixed term contract positions with the DHO:

*Metadata Manager* (3-year fixed term contract)

Reporting to the DHO Director, the Metadata Manager will be responsible for:

• promoting and supporting the use of advanced computing techniques as applied to the humanities • researching, evaluating, and interpreting developments in metadata standards • designing appropriate metadata schema to facilitate the use of HSIS collections • cataloguing materials using a variety of metadata schema • assisting in the development of a technical framework to support a shared repository for HSIS research • assisting in development efforts such as drafting funding applications as well as promoting the work of the DHO via professional activities such as conference presentations, articles and poster sessions.

The successful candidate will have an approved postgraduate library qualification, and at least two years experience working in a digital library or digital humanities environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in OAI and XML DTDs or Schema (EAD and TEI), with two or more of the following: DC, MARC, MODS and METS. It is expected that the candidate will be self-directed, results orientated, adaptable to change, and a team player. Excellent communication skills are required, as well as a commitment to training and mentoring, and the ability to effectively articulate abstract ideas. Experience in understanding the principles of database structure and design is also highly desirable.

Salary Scale: €48,780 - €52,800

*Digital Humanities Specialists* (3-year fixed term contracts x 2)

Reporting to the DHO Director, the Digital Humanities Specialists will bring specific skills to the DHO such as text encoding, database development, imaging or audio and moving image expertise. The Digital Humanities Specialists will be responsible for:

• assisting in the development of a technical framework to support a shared repository for HSIS research • advanced consultations to HSIS partners both at the DHO offices and at partner institutions throughout Ireland • developing, coordinating, and teaching seminars, workshops, symposia, and a DHO summer school • adopting standards and disseminating information about their usage via documentation, templates, and training materials • serving as a primary point of contact with the Academy Digital Resource projects • assisting in development efforts such as writing funding applications as well as promoting the work of the DHO via professional activities such as conference presentations, articles and poster sessions.

The successful candidates will have an MA or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience in a digital humanities or digital libraries environment. Applications from candidates with a PhD which focused on a digital humanities theme combined with relevant research/teaching experience are also welcome. Candidates should normally have experience in a key role in bringing digital projects to completion, be excellent communicators, and be committed to training and mentoring.

Salary Scale: €44,914 - €48, 780

Further information and details of the application process are available on www.ria.ie and www.dho.ie. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2008 at 4pm. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided in their application. These positions may remain open until suitable candidates are found.