We’re looking for a postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our team. We are looking for a person with the following profile:
- You have an open-minded and collaborative attitude towards doing groundbreaking digital humanities research;
- You have a firm grasp on computational methods and are willing to achieve proficiency in historical research methods;
- You have a Ph.D. degree in semantic web, digital humanities, language technology, or a related field by the starting date of the project;
- Your English is excellent and you have or are willing to obtain a working proficiency in Dutch.
In this use case, you will work on Tracing Contentious Entities and Concepts in Maritime History. This entails developing and evaluating language and semantic web technology to identify and trace concepts such as ‘Dutch East India Company’ and ‘East India’. On the digital methodological strand, this sub-project will study the impact of digital processing tools on the hermeneutical practice of historical research. Your work will intersect with the food history use case on shared concepts and entities.
Why you should consider working with us:
Location, location, location: Our offices are located in a historical building in downtown Amsterdam. Researchers work together in projects and a shared office space and can choose to spend part of their time at home.
The team: We value a social, open and inquisitive, safe work environment where your input counts, not your job title, this means open conversations about pros and cons of a particular idea and approach based on content, not status. We also brew a mean cup of coffee and the office has a cooking club.
Good to know: The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences is not an educational institution, this means that you can focus on building your research profile without a teaching load. We do work together with various Dutch universities so some teaching is an option.
About the procedure: Apply by 10 January 2025 via this page. Please do not provide more information than what is requested (motivation letter, CV, 1-page research-statement and one illustrative publication). If the committee requires more information, they will ask. The hiring committee will review the applications and invite candidates for an online interview with an optional second interview. The first round of interviews will take place in the week of 20 January.
Starting date & duration: the starting date is negotiable but the project team prefers to fill the vacancy sooner rather than later. The position is for three years.
For more information: browse the Trifecta and DHLab websites or contact the PI.
