Digital Humanities Specialist

Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles 

 

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks a creative, technology-grounded person with a background in art history and/or computer science to conceptualize, advise, and coordinate digital humanities projects and collection digitization projects. Reporting to the GRI Deputy Director, the position will interact with a diverse range of collaborators including resident scholars, curators, research staff, librarians, technologists, and external partners to increase access to collections, develop new tools for using digital collections, and facilitate original art-historical research using digital resources. The Digital Humanities Specialist will recommend strategic directions, participate in prioritizing projects, research and recommend new technologies, track advancements in the field, manage project teams, and collaborate with external partners.

Qualifications: A degree in a relevant humanities discipline (art history, library science, informatics, etc.) and/or a degree in computer science (or a related field). A Masters degree or higher in one of these areas is strongly preferred; demonstrated knowledge of digital humanities; experience managing digital humanities or digital library projects; a deep understanding of research processes and an appreciation for the transformative potential of digital technologies for scholarship.

Review of applications is in progress. Reply by October 31 to receive full consideration.

Apply online: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2024/digital-humanities-specialist/job

 

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