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Collaborative EuropeaN Digital/Archival Infrastructure (CENDARI)

University of Birmingham – College of Arts and Law – School of History and Cultures Starting salary £27,578 a year, in a range up to £35,938 a year, with potential progression to £38,140 a year

The School of History and Cultures at the University of Birmingham seeks to appoint 3 Postdoctoral Research Fellows for three years to work on an EU-funded international collaborative project (Collaborative EuropeaN Digital/Archival Infrastructure – CENDARI).

CENDARI will provide and facilitate access to existing archives and resources in Europe for the study of medieval and modern European history through the development of an ‘enquiry environment’. This environment will increase access to records of historic importance across the European Research Area, creating a powerful new platform for accessing and investigating historical data in a transnational fashion overcoming the national and institutional data silos that now exist. It will leverage the power of the European infrastructure for Digital Humanities (DARIAH) bringing these technical experts together with leading historians and existing research infrastructures (archives, libraries and individual digital projects) within a programme of technical research informed by cutting edge reflection on the impact of the digital age on scholarly practice.

Two domains have been chosen as case studies to develop this flexible research environment, in the first instance for historical research, but easily adaptable in future for other humanities domains. The first case study will be in the area of First World War studies, a timely area of research as we are fast approaching the centenary of this pan-European conflict that is already generating much interest from academics to the general public across Europe. The second case study will focus on medieval history in the creation of an Atlas of Medieval Cultures that will develop new paradigms from which to investigate and bridge linguistic, cultural and spatial boundaries.

We are therefore looking for historians of Europe to join an international and interdisciplinary team of scholars including historians, archivists and librarians, e-science and digital humanities specialists.

The post holders will have a PhD in European History (or equivalent), be fluent in English and in another European language at least. They will be able to demonstrate their capacity to operate successfully in an interdisciplinary, international and multilingual research environment.

The post holders will work with the Principal Investigator, Dr Pierre Purseigle, on several work packages including “Training and Transnational Access Coordination”, “Methodology and Archive User Requirements”, “Investigation and Description of Archives”, “Research Processes and System Architecture”, and “Research Spaces”.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Pierre Purseigle at the Department of History, School of History and Cultures, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT.  Email: p.purseigle@bham.ac.uk

Closing date: 10th May 2012

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To download the details and submit an electronic application online please click on the following link: http://www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.

Further particulars: CENDARI Posts

Freie Universität Berlin

EU-FP7 project “Collaborative European Digital / Archival Infrastructure” (CENDARI)

As part of the European Commission (7th Framework Programme for Research) project “Collaborative European Digital / Archival Research Infrastructure” (CENDARI) the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institute (Prof. Dr. Oliver Janz) at the Free University of Berlin will be recruiting two researcher positions. Appointment of candidates to this position is dependent upon final receipt of the funding from the funding agency.
CENDARI is an international collaborative project, funded by the European Commission with €6.5 million. The project involves thirteen partners from eight European countries. The aim of this project is the creation of a virtual research environment by linking existing archives and resources for the selected testbed fields of the medieval and modern history. The team based at the Free University will be responsible for development, networking and description of European archival holdings relevant to the study of the First World War in charge. Special emphasis will be placed on the unexplored, smaller archives across Europe and particularly Eastern and Southeast Europe.

CENDARI offers a challenging environment working in the border area between historical research, archival practice and e-Humanities. As a member of the CENDARI team, you will work in a highly international, interdisciplinary and motivated research environment. As such, your flexibility and personal commitment to the project will be highly valued.

Friedrich-Meinecke-Institute (FMI)
Modern and Contemporary European History (Prof. Dr. Oliver Janz)

Friedrich-Meinecke-Institute fosters the study of history across time periods and methodological approaches, from ancient Greece through Contemporary History. Within the context of Modern and Contemporary European History, there are several international research projects and networks located there which are of relevance for the study of the First World War and E-History. More information can be found at: www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/e/fmi/arbeitsbereiche/ab_janz/projekte.

Researcher
Full-time
Two year position from 1/4/2012 – 31/3/2014 (with possible extension)
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Responsibilities:
The post holder is responsible for coordinating all activities conducted by FMI workpackages and responsibilities within the CENDARI project: in particular, the communication among the project partners, the coordination between technical and historic/archival project components, and the fulfillment of reporting obligations towards the EC. At the heart of this activity is the investigation, discovery and networking of European archives with holdings relevant for the First World War, including in-depth regional descriptions of their holdings for inclusion in the CENDARI virtual research environment, and the preparation of several Expert Seminars.

Requirements:
Doctoral degree in modern history, good German and English skills, good knowledge of at least one of the following languages: Russian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Turkish, French, Italian.

Desirable:
Doctoral dissertation related to the study of the First World War, experience or strong interest in archives practice, experience in project management and grant administration, good technical skills (including web administration), understanding and interest in the challenges of e-Humanities, near-native level English language skills, and good knowledge of at least one other of the above languages.

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Researcher
Full-time
Two year position from 01/04/2012 – 31/03/2014
E 13 TV-L FU

Responsibilities:
The post holder will be responsible for the investigation, discovery and networking of European archives with holdings relevant for the First World War, including in-depth regional descriptions of their holdings for inclusion in the CENDARI virtual research environment, and the preparation of several Expert Seminars.

Requirements:
Doctoral degree in modern history, or equivalent training and experience in archives practice, strong interest in archives practice (if a historian), strong interest in modern history (if an archivist), good knowledge of English, good knowledge of at least two of the following languages: Russian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Turkish, French, Italian.

Desirable:
Understanding and interest in the challenges of e-Humanities, near-native level English language skills, and good knowledge of at least one other of the above languages.

Code 13011700/2012/2

Addresses

Applications with CV and letter of interest should be sent in pdf format by February 27, 2012 (citing the relevant reference number in each case) to Prof. Dr. Oliver Janz, at the address arbeitsbereich-janz@geschkult.fu-berlin.de.

Applications may be submitted in German or English. Tentative interview dates: 5.-7. March 2012 in Berlin.

Communications regarding these positions will be carried out via email.

Application Address:  www.cwgc.org

Telephone: 01628 507188

Fax: 01628 507129

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Temporary

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

We are the international organisation responsible for preserving the many cemeteries and memorials that commemorate the sacrifices made by the Commonwealth forces in the two world wars. Our work extends across 150 countries around the world, and we are looking for someone to develop material about the history of our cemeteries and memorials and the individuals commemorated.

RESEARCH HISTORIAN

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a research historian as we look to develop material about the history of our cemeteries and memorials for use in publications and on our website. It is expected that the successful applicant will be a postdoctoral military historian with a research background in some aspect or aspects of the various fronts of the First World War and the Second World War.

The focus of the research will be on the actions and events that relate to a number of cemeteries and memorials of the First World War and to write up the results in an engaging way for a general audience. Excellent communication, organisation and research skills are essential, together with the knowledge and contacts to investigate sources quickly and effectively.

The post is funded for three years in the first instance and may be renewable. It is based at our Head Office in Maidenhead, Berkshire, but will also involve working at archives and libraries in other parts of the country. The post holder will also have an opportunity to travel to Belgium and France to develop an understanding of our sites in context.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Benefits include: Final salary pension scheme - Good learning and development opportunities - Child Care voucher scheme - Generous Annual leave.

An application form and further details are available under What We Do, Careers, on our website: www.cwgc.org. Alternatively, by contacting us at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX Tel: 01628 507188

Fax: 01628 507129 E-mail: recruitment@cwgc.org.

The closing date for completed application forms is 12 August 2011

Interviews will be held early September

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors and ages within the community.

University of Birmingham

College of Arts and Law

School of History and Cultures

Starting salary £36,532 to £43,622 a year (potential progression on performance once in post to £49,096 a year).

We are looking for two historians who work on the history of war and conflict from c. 1700 to the present.  This field is interpreted broadly to include all approaches to security, conflict and warfare.  Geographic specialization is open, though we are particularly interested in candidates whose research can complement our existing strengths in Europe, Africa and modern empire, and whose research falls within one of more of the School’s key research themes and strengthens our commitment to expanding our global reach.

The appointments will be expected to consolidate our UG teaching provision, to contribute to postgraduate programmes in War Studies and History and to help expand PGT and PGR recruitment.  They will also be expected to work with one or more of our research centres to bolster History’s performance in the REF.

There are opportunities in the School of History and Cultures in terms of:

Research:

• developing and consolidating existing research interests within the School of History and Cultures, both individually and with others, with a view to publication of high-quality research
• initiating and participating in broader, cross-School initiatives, both multi-/inter-disciplinary and with historians working in other Schools of the College of Arts and Law, and/or with colleagues in the College of Social Sciences)

Teaching:

• contributing to existing undergraduate courses (special subjects and more generally) and development of both new courses and programmes,
• taking a full part in the consolidation and development of postgraduate work, building on initiatives developed by our Centres.

Administration and Career development:

• learning about and participating in the organisation and management of a varied and dynamic section in one of Britain’s largest redbricks.
• opportunities to develop administrative and organisational skills in professional terms
• Interviews will be held in late May
• Expected start date September 2011

Closing date:   9^th May 2011 Reference: 44479

To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.