Japan Past & Present (JPP), a digital platform and repository for open-access teaching and research resources sponsored by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities at UCLA and Waseda University, invites applications for a short-term (2-month) team to assist in the development of our online resources related to digital humanities resources for Japan Studies.
This team’s goal will be to
- develop recommendations for the organization of information and logistical governance of the DH Japan segment of the JPP website
- make recommendations for incorporating existing content from the DH Japan Wiki (information on tools, tutorials, etc.)
- strategize effective methods for developing future content for DH Japan project that will benefit the broader Japan Studies community and cater to varying levels of DH experience
- recommend sustainable solutions for supporting international events (conferences, symposia, workshops, etc.) related to digital Japan studies and methods in the long term
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and institutions around the world to apply.
Digital Humanities Japan Development Team (4-5 people)
Please find details below. For more information on the Japan Past & Present project, please visit https://japanpastandpresent.org/.
The URL for this announcement is: https://japanpastandpresent.org/en/news/applications-open-digital-humanities-japan-development-team
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Term: 2 months (July 1 - August 21, 2024)
Location: Remote (via Zoom)
Commitment: est. 2-3 hrs/week
Compensation: $30 USD/hour*
*Variations in compensation may apply depending on laws or regulations pertaining to your individual circumstances or institution.
Eligibility:
- MA degree or equivalent (minimum)
- scholars of all disciplines, specializations, and career stages in Japanese Studies
- individuals who have previously served on a JPP project team are not eligible to apply
Requirements:
- general knowledge of digital humanities and methods
- exceptional information organization and project management skills
- multilingual scholarly networking abilities
- good communication skills (particularly as part of a team)
**Established or retired scholars who do not wish to receive monetary compensation may choose to yield their funding to support other JPP projects.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024, 8pm PT
Application Requirements:
CV (max 3 pages), emailed to admin@japanpastandpresent.org