The University of Reading is seeking a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual who can make a positive contribution to the development of our ongoing work in Digital Humanities.  The University has been developing its capacity in Digital Humanities research in recent years and are looking to consolidate this activity by embedding support and advice within the University Library and Collections Service (ULCS).

As a newly established, fixed term post, the Digital Humanities Development Officer will work closely with a range of academic and professional services stakeholders to develop and implement a suite of training and advice tools to support researchers in developing skills, funding bids and projects.  You will be instrumental in establishing the Library as a beacon for long-term Digital Humanities support at the University. ​​​​​​​

The candidate should have:

A good first degree (ideally in an Arts and Humanities subject)

Excellent communication and relationship development skills

Experience of working in Digital Humanities or a similar environment which combines academic or other activity with digital solutions

Demonstrable experience of planning and managing digital humanities or other projects, with the ability to implement effectively in an academic setting and within a fixed term period

Knowledge of current discussions, trends and activities in Digital Humanities in the Higher Education sector.

Closing deadline: 31st January 2021

For more information on how to apply, please visit:

https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=7394&source=JOBTRAINjobsite