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Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 23, No. 531. Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London www.digitalhumanities.org/humanist Submit to: humanist@lists.digitalhumanities.org
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:37:23 +0000 From: Charlotte Roueche charlotte.roueche@KCL.AC.UK Subject: Job in Washington D.C.
Position Description
Title: Post-Doctoral Associate in Byzantine Sigillography and Numismatics, Dumbarton Oaks Location: DUMBARTON OAKS Supervisors: Director of Byzantine Studies and the Museum Director Function: Assists the Director of Byzantine Studies and the Museum Director in the preparation of the catalog (electronic and POD) of the Dumbarton Oaks collection of Byzantine seals, and the database of coins Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Byzantine Studies and the Museum Director
1. Coordinates and conducts research on electronic database systems for coins and seals, participating in the assessment and preparation stages for setting up an open-access coins and seals database, assisting the process of international consultation; supervises data entry by interns where appropriate.
2. Coordinates and supports the work of the scholars working on the seals to an agreed plan, providing them with access, materials, scans etc, contributing himself/herself to the cataloging of seals.
3. Coordinates with the museum staff on new photography of the objects and provides liaison with Publications department to produce the catalog volumes; on request prepares contributions to exhibition catalogs and projects inside and outside Dumbarton Oaks; facilitates and supports the seals- and coins-related research of fellows .
4. Supports the work of the Advisors for Byzantine Sigillography and Numismatics, arranging meetings as required, contributing knowledge and expertise, and some administrative work.
Qualifications:
PhD in Byzantine Studies with a specialization in sigillography and/or numismatics, with experience of working in both; scholarly publications in the field. High degree of proficiency in Greek required; proficiency in other languages desired. Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and database experience is essential; familiarity with graphics programs is desired; experience in scholarly (electronic) publishing and in museum work is also desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills, superb organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines are essential.
Term: This position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years, to be determined annually. This is a benefits- eligible position with an annual salary of $43,000. As an associate at Dumbarton Oaks, the incumbent would have access to the outstanding resources of the Dumbarton Oaks Library, and become part of the larger scholarly community of research scholars in residence at Dumbarton Oaks.
To apply: Submit resume by Monday 2 February 2010 to: The Director of Human Resources Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection 1703 32nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 Via e-mail: jobs2009@doaks.org
---------------------------- Professor Charlotte Roueché Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies/Department of Classics King's College London WC2R 2LS direct tel. + 44 20.7848 2515 fax + 44 20.7848 2545 charlotte.roueche@kcl.ac.uk http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/humanities/depts/bmgs/staff/roueche.html
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