stéfan sinclair :: scribblings & musings

Applications are invited for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities and High Performance Computing (HPC), under the supervision of Dr. Stéfan Sinclair from Communications Studies and Multimedia at McMaster University. The focus of the research will be large-scale, on-demand text analysis, and especially the development of HPC modules that can operate in a web-based context. McMaster University is internationally recognized as a leader in digital humanities scholarship and tool development.

This position is made possible in large part by Sharcnet, an HPC consortium in Ontario, as well as McMaster Libraries. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with the supervisor (Sinclair), Sharcnet, and the Libraries.

Successful candidates will have experience working on textually oriented projects, strong Java and system administration skills. We are seeking an individual who can bring strong interest and enthusiasm to an area of research ripe for innovation, and someone who will be able to integrate well into a larger team.

Salary: $45,000 plus benefits

By July 31, 2009, applicants should send a full Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees and a cover letter highlighting their prior achievements and a brief summary of their statement of their interest and experience in this area. Electronic submissions will be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Sinclair as early as possible to express interest and to ask any questions.

McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Dr. Stéfan Sinclair (sgs [at] mcmaster.ca)
Communication Studies & Multimedia
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4M2, Canada