Digital Epigraphy vacancy, Maynooth, Ireland

Current Epigraphy; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A research project based in Maynooth seeks a candidate for a 9-month position starting November 1, 2023. The role involves encoding ogham inscriptions for the EXist-db database using EpiDoc and assisting with fieldwork to record ogham stones using photogrammetry. Knowledge of early Irish and experience with EpiDoc and digital epigraphy are desirable skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early Irish is desirable.
• Experience in EpiDoc, EXist-db, and digital epigraphy is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Encode ogham inscriptions for the EXist-db database using EpiDoc.
• Assist with fieldwork in recording ogham stones using photogrammetry.

Skills

Knowledge of early Irish

Experience in EpiDoc

Experience in EXist-db

Digital epigraphy knowledge

Job description

Overview

The OG(H)AM project, based in Maynooth (near Dublin), Ireland is advertising a 9-month research position from 1 November 2023, focusing on encoding ogham inscriptions (IRL & UK) using EpiDoc for a database (EXist-db) on ogham. The work may include some fieldwork assistance in recording ogham stones using photogrammetry.

Responsibilities

• Encode ogham inscriptions for the EXist-db database using EpiDoc
• Assist with fieldwork in recording ogham stones using photogrammetry

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early Irish is desirable rather than essential
• Experience in EpiDoc, EXist-db and digital epigraphy is desirable

Application details

Contact Dr Nora White with any queries at the email address below.