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http://www.thomasinstitut.uni-koeln.de/forschung/theophilus/vacancies.html
The Thomas Institute, University of Cologne, invites applications for a two-year fixed-term contract position of a
Postdoctoral Researcher (TVL-E 13)
in conjunction with the Theophilus project. The project aims take a new approach to the treatise on mediaeval handcrafts of Theophilus Presbyter and will present a digital scholarly edition, based on a comprehensive documentation of the variant manuscript traditions.
The Position:
* Research on manuscript witnesses and sources * Transcription and critical annotation of the variant text versions * Digitisation of existing editions and translations * Creation of a comprehensive digital edition * Cooperation with IT-specialists and art historians and with similar edition projects * Presentation of results and assistance in the organisation of an exhibition on medieval arts and crafts
Qualifications:
* PhD in a relevant mediaeval discipline * Very good knowledge of Latin language, palaeography and codicology * Experiences in the creation of scholarly editions * Good awareness of similar digital humanities ventures / willingness to undergo intensive training
An extensive description of the project is provided at the homepage of the Thomas Institute: www.thomasinstitut.uni-koeln.de For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Speer (email: andreas.speer (at) uni-koeln.de; phone: +49 221 470 2309). Complete Applications must be submitted before 31st May 2008 to the Thomas Institute, University of Cologne, Universitätsstrasse 22, 50923 Köln, Germany.
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