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.
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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.