The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the University of
Virginia (http://www.iath.virginia.edu) is seeking a Data Extraction
Programmer to design and implement methods for extracting data from Encoded
Archival Description (EAD) finding aids and MARC archival descriptions and
then assemble this data into Encoded Archival Context-Corporate Body, Person,
Families (EAC-CPF) descriptions. This person will also write XSLT
transformations to convert XML-encoded authority descriptions and MARC
bibliographic histories into EAC-CPF descriptions. The position will include
using trainable NLP/NER software to identify and extract names from EAD-
encoded finding aids, as well as using XML technologies, regular expressions,
relational databases, and triple-store technologies to maintain data linkages
and create access and contextual paths.
A BS in computer science or information science, or one to four years of
equivalent experience is required. A MS in computer science or information
science is preferred. Experience with relational database design and
implementation (e.g., SQL and web-access programming); general programming
techniques (e.g., Java, JAVAScript, C++, Ruby, or Python); XML technologies,
in particular XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0 is preferred.
This is a two-year grant-funded appointment, with a possible extension for
additional years.
For further information, please contact Daniel Pitti at 434-924-6954,
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To apply, please go to jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67459 or
visit Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and search for posting number
0610025. Complete an online staff application, attaching a cover letter,
resume and contact information for three references. This position will remain
open until filled. The University of Virginia is committed
to enhancing multicultural and gender diversity. It is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from
women, members of underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, and
veterans.
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