Hi everyone,

Take a look at
http://chnm.gmu.edu/news/archives/job_openings_postdoc_.php   The CNHM
folks are doing great work at the intersection of computation and the
humanities.

If you would to learn more about these positions, don't hesitate to
contact me ([log in to unmask]) and I can put you in touch with the right
people.


      Job Openings - Post-Doc, Digital History Associate, Summer Intern

The Center for History and New Media is growing, and we are currently
looking to fill positions at several levels:

*Post-Doc in History of Science & Technology and/or Digital History*:
This is a one-year position (with possible renewal) at the rank of
Research Assistant Professor at the Center for History and New Media
(CHNM), which is closely affiliated with the Department of History and
Art History at George Mason University. A PhD or advanced ABD in History
or a closely related field is required. We are especially interested in
people with some or all of the following credentials, but they are not
required for the position: 1. experience in digital history or digital
libraries; 2. strong technical background in new technology and new
media; 3. administrative and organizational experience; 4. background in
the history of science, technology, and industry, broadly defined; 5.
background in post-1945 U.S. history. Please send letter of application,
CV or resume, and three letters of recommendation (or dossier) to
[log in to unmask] or Center for History and New Media, George Mason
University, 4400 University Drive MS 1E7, Fairfax, VA 22030. Electronic
submissions encouraged. Please use subject line "Digital Historian." We
will begin considering applications 15 March 2006.

*Digital History Associate*: The Center for History and New Media (CHNM)
at George Mason University is hiring two "Digital History Associates."
We are seeking energetic, well-organized people who take initiative and
work well collaboratively. We are especially interested in people with
some combination of research experience, administrative experience, and
web development and programming experience. These exciting, grant-funded
positions are particularly appropriate for someone with combined
interest in history and technology, but the only specific requirements
are a BA by June 1, 2007, and a demonstrated interest in both history
and the web. Please apply for position #10384Z online at jobs.gmu.edu
and attach both a resume and a cover letter. We will begin considering
applications on 3/15/07 and continue until the positions are filled.

*Summer Intern -- Humanities Computing*: The Center for History and New
Media (CHNM) at George Mason University is seeking creative, energetic,
well-rounded, and well-organized college/high school students for 8-12
week paid summer internships in 2007 at a leading digital humanities
center. Ability to work in a team is very important. Strong grades are
essential. Preference will be given to those with working knowledge of
one or more of the following: web-database development in PHP and MySQL;
JavaScript, XML, CSS, and other technologies critical for Firefox
development; and command-line Linux system administration. This is an
especially good opportunity for someone with a combined interest in
computing and history. Please send resume and cover letter with subject
line: "humanities computing internship" to [log in to unmask] We will begin
considering applications on 2/15/07 and will continue until the position
is filled.

*About CHNM*: Since 1994, the Center for History and New Media at George
Mason University has used digital media and computer technology to
change the ways that people---scholars, students, and the general
public---learn about and use the past. We do that by bringing together
the most exciting and innovative digital media with the latest and best
historical scholarship. We believe that serious scholarship and cutting
edge multimedia can be combined to promote an inclusive and democratic
understanding of the past as well as a broad historical literacy that
fosters deep understanding of the most complex issues about the past and
present. CHNM's work has been internationally recognized for
cutting-edge work in history and new media. Located in Fairfax,
Virginia, CHNM is 15 miles from Washington, DC, and is accessible by
public transportation.

-Raymond

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