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The Thomas-Institute at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the
University of Cologne invites applications for four full-time
positions as Research Associates, one of which in Digital Humanities,
three in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin Philosophy, starting May 1, 2016.
The Thomas-Institute conducts a long-term project of critical editions
of the writings on Natural Philosophy by the Arabic philosopher
Averroes (Ibn Rušd, 1126–1198) and his immediate predecessor Avempace
(Ibn Bāǧǧa, c. 1070–1139): "Averroes (Ibn Rushd) and the Arabic,
Hebrew, and Latin Reception of Aristotle’s Philosophy of Nature". The
project will produce a total of 18 critical editions of the preserved
Arabic original texts and their medieval Hebrew and Latin
translations, which will be published both in print and as digital
editions. Starting in 2016, the project is scheduled to run for 25
years, and has received funding for the entire period of its duration
from the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Humanities and
the Arts. Directors: Prof. Dr. Andreas Speer, Jun.-Prof. Dr. David
Wirmer.
The Digital Humanities position assigned to this project has the task
* to evaluate existing editing tools and to adapt them to the needs of
the present project;
* to assist the editors in the encoding in XML/TEI of complex
editorial findings;
* to implement ― on the basis of an existing framework
(http://dare.uni-koeln.de/) ― solutions for the display of the
critical apparatus;
* to contribute to the development of an TEI schema for edition meta-data;
* to further develop the technical framework with a view to
standardized technologies and sustainability.
Appointment requirements are: either a university degree (Master) in
computer science and a good knowledge of questions and methods used in
the humanities, especially in edition philology or a university degree
(Master) in a field related to the subject-matter of the edition
project and in-depth knowledge in informatics. Eligible candidates
should demonstrate an excellent knowledge of XML/TEI, XML-databases,
XML editors and their customization, other XML-related standards and
web technologies. In addition, some experience in the creation of
print masters is desirable.
For further information see: http://ukoeln.de/F1JI1
Applicants for the positions in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin Philosophy
should be competent in more than one area. Appointment requirements
are: a university degree and PhD in a field related to the
subject-matter of the edition project (e.g. History of Philosophy,
Classical Philology, Oriental Studies, Jewish Studies, etc.). Eligible
candidates should demonstrate an excellent knowledge of either Arabic,
Hebrew, or Latin, working knowledge of at least one of the other
languages, and close familiarity with Medieval philosophy. The
appointed editors are expected to work independently but in close
collaboration with their colleagues.
For further information see: http://ukoeln.de/KYP7X
The University of Cologne is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications of women are thus especially encouraged; applications of
disabled persons will be given preferential treatment to those of
other candidates with equal qualifications. Candidates should submit a
cover letter that describes their research, two letters of
recommendation, and a current curriculum vitae. To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received by February 15, 2016.
Please send your documents to:
Averroes Edition
Thomas-Institut
Universitätsstraße 22
50923 Köln
For additional information please contact david.wirmer@uni-koeln.de.
