The code4lib connection is that the 'Scholarly Technology Group' has a very close relationship with our Library's Center for Digital Initiatives, and we often work together on joint projects. (The STG folk, projects, and culture are *very* cool.)
--- Birkin James Diana Programmer, Integrated Technology Services Brown University Library [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Senior Research Programmer - Humanities Scholarly Technology Group Brown University The Scholarly Technology Group (STG) at Brown University is seeking a senior staff member who will provide technical leadership and innovation as part of STG's involvement in/engagement with faculty research projects in the digital humanities. STG projects range from document-based topics using XML and XML tools to experiments in collaboration, mapping and visualization. STG projects are founded in high-level information design, and require current knowledge of web standards and interaction design. The Senior Research Programmer is encouraged to have a research agenda of their own, or to participate in the group's ongoing research into digital humanities topics. STG staff have expertise in text encoding and metadata standards, accessibility, database design, web programming, digital project design, information design, and grant-writing. We combine a strong background in the humanities and social sciences with a deep interest in the meaning of digital technologies for scholarly communication. The Senior Research Programmer works closely with faculty, STG staff and students, to carry out digital humanities projects by performing project analysis, providing technical leadership, programming and software development in support of STG’s projects. This person will recruit, plan and manage projects, write grant proposals, stay abreast of new methodologies and practices relevant to Digital Humanities and disseminate STG’s work at conferences. Qualifications: * Minimum Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree in the humanities desirable. Formal CS coursework or equivalent. * At least 2 years experience in Digital Humanities, Digital Libraries or comparable area. * Strong technical background in relevant areas, for ex.: XML, web technologies, metadata standards, text retrieval, software development * Interest in digital communications and collaboration, new media. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills; can formulate options, develop and recommend solutions, especially in a constantly changing work environment. STG is a part of Computing and Information Services that provides advanced technology consulting to Brown humanities faculty primarily through large and small projects in support of scholarly work in the digital medium. We also explore the critical new technologies that are transforming scholarly work and helping to maintain its longevity: data and metadata standards, XML publication tools, text encoding methods, database design, and accessibility standards. We have a strong relationship with the Brown University Library's Center for Digital Initiatives, and often work on joint projects. STG includes three staff members: the Director, a Senior Research Programmer, and a Research Programmer. STG also employs several student programmers and designers. For more information: www.stg.brown.edu or [EMAIL PROTECTED] To apply: careers.brown.edu, go to job B00938
