Jiangna:
This really sounds interesting!!!!
Dave
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From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Matt Cordial
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Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Technology Director/Lead Software Engineer, Digital Antiquity
Technology Director/Lead Software Engineer, Digital Antiquity
at Arizona State University <http://digitalantiquity.org>
Tempe, AZ 85287
Digital Antiquity, a national initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation, seeks a Technology Director/Lead Software Engineer to lead
the technical development of a “start-up” national digital repository
for archaeological documents and data. This exciting cyberinfrastructure
initiative provides an excellent career opportunity in informatics and
software development in the stimulating environment of a major research
university.
The repository, the Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR), has a
conceptual design focusing on preservation and access with
user-initiated ingest of data, documents, and associated metadata. The
repository has been developed through planning grants from the National
Science Foundation (NSF) and the Mellon Foundation. Key components have
been prototyped with substantial funding from NSF.
We seek an individual with expertise in data management and software
development. The individual must have experience in project management
that will enable her or him to lead the technical development of a
state-of-the-art, sustainable digital repository. The project presents
challenges related to heterogeneous data and knowledge management;
user-centric information system design; scalable and sustainable system
design and engineering; and access control and rights management.
Under the general direction of Digital Antiquity’s Executive Director
and Board of Directors, the Digital Antiquity Technology Director/Lead
Software Engineer will guide the transition from prototype to the full
implementation of a trusted digital repository. The incumbent will
supervise the software team, manage the development process, and
contribute to the effective functioning of the user support staff. The
candidate should be committed to the success of the project and must
have inter-disciplinary communications skills to work effectively with
domain experts to ensure that the repository is highly responsive to
user needs.
A Master’s degree in information science, computer science, informatics,
or a closely related field is required. The position requires
demonstrated expertise in software development with an emphasis on data
management, web application development, and object-oriented
programming. Experience designing sustainable technical infrastructures
and familiarity with digital repository systems is desirable. The
digital repository prototype currently utilizes an open-source JEE
software stack (Spring, Hibernate, Struts 2) and the Fedora digital
repository platform; direct experience with these technologies is preferred.
This multi-institutional effort is based at Arizona State University in
Tempe, Arizona. The software lead will hold the title of Associate
Research Professional (an Academic Professional position) at ASU and
will report to Digital Antiquity's Executive Director. This is a 12
month, renewable appointment with excellent benefits. The salary range
is $75,000 - $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The
position requires relocation to the Tempe/Phoenix area of central Arizona.
Review of applications will begin 03/10/2010 and will continue until the
search is closed. Interested individuals should submit, in electronic
form, a letter of application (including descriptions of relevant
expertise and experience in managing technical staff and overseeing
software development projects and user support systems), a résumé or
curriculum vitae, and names and contact information (phone and email)
for three references to Executive Director, Digital Antiquity, SHESC,
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona ([log in to unmask]). For
more information please see http://DigitalAntiquity.org. A background
check is required for employment.
ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to
excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply, for more information, please seehttps://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.
Interested?
Submit, in electronic form, a letter of application, a résumé or
curriculum vitae, and names and contact information (phone and email)
for three references to Executive Director, Digital Antiquity at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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Matt Cordial
Digital Library Software Engineer
Arizona State University Library
480-965-9094
